Residential Schools

• History of former Winnipeg residential school commemorated

  Winnipeg South Centre MP Ben Carr said the plaques commemorate the federally funded school's tragic history and pay tribute to residential school survivors nationwide.

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• Truth and Reconciliation Day observed with events across Canada

  Sept. 30, known as Orange Shirt Day or the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is meant to honour survivors and those who never came home.

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• First Nation in B.C. says 41 more suspected graves found by penetrating radar at school site

  The shishalh Nation in Sechelt, B.C., on the Sunshine Coast, said 41 more unmarked graves have been found at the former St. Augustine’s residential school site.

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  Aug 16
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• Boards around Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen’s Park removed

  After five years, the boards surrounding the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald on the grounds of Queen's Park in Toronto have been removed.

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  Jun 11
• Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

  Gov. Gen. says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices

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  Apr 26
• ‘At a loss of words’: Wilton Littlechild speaks about Pope Francis’ death, says he was a friend

  At Maskwacis, Littlechild also gifted the pope a headdress worn by his grandfather, a former Cree chief. It was a moment seen by people around the world.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Catholics in Alberta mourn the death of Pope Francis, reflect on his legacy

  For many Catholics in Alberta, the most enduring part of Pope Francis' legacy will be his historic apology for the Catholic's role in church-run residential schools.

  Health

  Apr 21
• Chief wants Tories to drop candidate accused of denying residential schools history

  More than 150,000 Indigenous children were forced to attend residential schools, the last of which closed in 1996. An estimated 6,000 children died in the schools

  Perspectives

  Apr 4
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• Goodbye Grandin, hello The Gardens: City of St. Albert scraps controversial name

  Grandin is a prominent name on buildings, businesses, community centres, a neighbourhood, parks, and street signs in St. Albert — but soon, that name will change to The Gardens.

  Mar 19
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• BC Conservative slams ‘super angry’ Indigenous caucus-mate over residential school criticism

  B.C.'s Opposition attorney general critic has railed against members of her own party in a row over residential schools, including a "super angry" Indigenous colleague she says "joined the NDP" to call her out.

  Politics

  Mar 6