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• Amid grief, B.C. residential school survivor seeks to bring joy to Indigenous families

  So far, more than 75 pairs of shoes have been given away to Indigenous children in need, along with countless stuffed animals.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2021
  
• Days after Kamloops remains discovery, Tk’emlups families gather to unite, move ahead

  ‘The decision that was made is that we have to work together because this is going to be setting a precedent for the rest of the country.’

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2021
  
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• ‘We were always hungry’: Survivors recount life in Canadian residential schools

  The system which operated between 1831 and 1996, removed about 150,000 Indigenous children from their families and brought them to Christian residential schools.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
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• ‘We’re all pained’: Indigenous leaders dismiss Pope’s residential schools remarks

  The system, which operated between 1831 and 1996, forcibly separated about 150,000 indigenous children from their homes, with many subjected to abuse, rape and malnutrition.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2021
• Feds restrict air space over Kamloops residential school

  The decision was made "out of respect for the privacy of the survivors and families," Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller announced in a tweet Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
• How to support the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation after B.C. residential school finding

  The nation has been inundated with offers of help and Chief Rosanne Casimir offered suggestions on how best to show support for the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc and honour the children.

  News

  Jun 4, 2021
• Catholic Church needs to ‘take responsibility’ for residential schools, Trudeau says

  During a press conference Friday, Trudeau said he's "deeply disappointed" by the position the Catholic Church has taken in its response to Canada's residential schools tragedy.   

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
• UN joins calls for Catholic Church to disclose residential school archives

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has made $27 million in previously announced funding available to conduct further searches of possible residential school burial sites.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
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• ‘No road map’ for grieving, healing work after B.C. residential school finding: chief

  Casimir says the nation wants a public apology from the Catholic Church.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2021
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• Moving and removing statues: Indigenous advocates want to see ‘justice’ in Canada

  'These things are perpetuating the racism and perpetuating the hatred towards Indigenous people without even realizing,' said Sheila North, a former grand chief.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021