Colonialism
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Parks Canada flags over 200 plaques at historic sites to be rewrittenParks Canada is in the middle of a three-year program to re-examine and rewrite the plaques that the Historic Sites and Monuments Board use to point out historic places.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh flags to fly permanently in Stanley ParkThe Vancouver Park Board held a flag-raising ceremony at spapəy̓əq Pápiy̓eḵ, commonly known as Brockton Point, Tuesday, as part of its 100-year vision for Stanley Park.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Indigenous people aren’t stereotypes: Experts address some of the most commonPeople often wield the same racist remarks and stereotypes in response to Indigenous needs-based stories or at Indigenous people. Experts work at debunking some of them.CanadaMar 13, 2023
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Winnipeg council to debate renaming Bishop Grandin Boulevard, other streets after recommendationsWinnipeg's executive policy committee will look at a report next Monday that suggests renaming Bishop Grandin Boulevard to Abinojii Mikanah -- which means 'Children's Roadway.'CanadaMar 6, 2023
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Montreal committee says toppled statue of John A. Macdonald should not be put backThe committee suggested that the statue be replaced with an artistic reinterpretation that rejects the colonial vision of Canada put forward by the country's first prime minister.CanadaNov 21, 2022
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‘Scars don’t heal overnight’: Trudeau pledges to work ‘together’ towards reconciliationTrudeau's speech and earlier attendance of a sunrise ceremony marks the first time he has participated in public events on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.CanadaSep 30, 2022
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Here’s how to talk to kids about Orange Shirt Day, according to Indigenous educatorsTeachers and parents need to understand the colonial impact of residential schools first before they teach children about Truth and Reconciliation, said one expert.CanadaSep 30, 2022
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‘It’s insulting’: Indigenous people respond to Queen’s moment of silence in Calgary schoolsWhile millions expressed their adoration for Queen Elizabeth II, there are many who say it only intensified the difficult relationship between the monarchy and Indigenous peoples.CanadaSep 19, 2022
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What is #Swedengate? The evolution of an internet trend, from memes to colonialismThe internet is up in arms over #Swedengate, but what is it? And more importantly, how has it evolved?TrendingJun 1, 2022
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‘Colonialism and cucumbers’: Governor General gets lukewarm reception in QuebecLegault told reporters he spoke with Simon in French and English, adding that it's not ideal that the Governor General doesn't have a proper grasp of the French language.CanadaMay 5, 2022
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