Colonialism
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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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Hamilton’s school board taking suggestions to rename Ryerson ElementaryThe HWDSB says it will be taking submissions from the community until late March.EducationFeb 15, 2022
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Sweetgrass Park: Burlington designates new name for Ryerson ParkAfter close 1,600 votes from residents, the council revealed Sweetgrass Park as the new moniker.CanadaJan 18, 2022
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‘The story was hidden’: How residential school graves shocked and shaped Canada in 2021Beginning with the finding of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, over 1,000 such graves were found at residential school sites over spring and summer.CanadaDec 31, 2021
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2 killed, 18 injured after French convoy uses force on Niger protestersThe armoured vehicles and logistics trucks had crossed the border on Friday after being blocked in Burkina Faso for a week by demonstrations there.WorldNov 27, 2021
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