Doctrine Of Discovery
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‘Work to be done’: 1 year after residential schools apology, Vatican rejects Doctrine of DiscoveryResidential school survivors in Canada have called for the Doctrine of Discovery to be rescinded for generations. Advocates weigh in on the impact of the Vatican's statement.CanadaMar 30, 2023
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Vatican formally renounces Discovery Doctrine after decades of Indigenous demandsDuring Pope Francis’ 2022 visit to Canada, during which he apologized to Indigenous peoples for the residential school system, he was met with demands to renounce the papal bulls.CanadaMar 30, 2023
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Papal apology sparks calls to renounce 500-year-old Doctrine of DiscoveryMore than 500 years ago, Pope Alexander XI issued the first of a series of edicts, known as papal bulls that was used to justify the colonization of Americas in the 16th century.CanadaJul 30, 2022
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Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and changeThe chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation felt Pope Francis acted as a true leader, but thinks the rest of the papal team fell short — especially during planning for the visit.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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Pope’s apology echoes across SaskatchewanMany gathered around the province to watch the events unfold live. They say while it offers an opportunity for healing, there is more work yet to be done.CanadaJul 25, 2022
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Indigenous film takes aim at ‘Doctrine of Discovery’ ahead of Pope’s Canadian visitThe release of the 'Doctrine of Recovery' coincides with Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada in late July, in the wake of a national reckoning over residential schools.PerspectivesJun 29, 2022
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‘Clearing the plains’ continues with the acquittal of Gerald StanleyDavid MacDonald of the University of Guelph says the acquittal of Gerald Stanley for the death of Colten Boushie means 'settlers' must step up and stand with Indigenous peoples to ensure they can implement their own justice systems.CanadaFeb 12, 2018
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