Ontario Residential Schools

• Nun, 97, at former Ontario residential school arrested in sexual-assault case

  A 97-year-old nun has been arrested and charged in a sexual-assault case involving allegations dating back decades to an infamous residential school in northern Ontario. 

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2023
  
• Investigation at Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ont., shifts focus from criminal to coroner probe

  “We would like to thank the police taskforce for its assistance over the past year and a half and we look forward to the receipt of their final report," Laura Arnd said.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
  
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• Search uncovers 171 ‘plausible burials’ near Ontario residential school

  Wauzhushk Onigum Nation in northern Ontario says it has uncovered 171 "plausible burials" in a study of unmarked graves within cemetery grounds at a former residential school site.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2023
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• Ontario residential school survivors reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day

  Diane Hill had just celebrated her seventh birthday when she first arrived at the Mohawk Institute Residential School in Brantford, Ont., in November, 1963.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Ontario gives $800K to Indigenous health teams to address residential school trauma

  Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford says it will help provide much-needed support for residential school survivors, their families, and community members.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2022
• Survivors, leaders raise concerns about Ontario residential school burial search fund rollout

  Darlene Laforme, who was forced as a child to attend the Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ont., said $20 million is still not enough.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• Survivors, leaders critical of Ontario residential school burial search fund rollout

  Darlene Laforme, who was forced as a child to attend the Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ont., said $20 million is still not enough.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2021
• Province to spend $10M more on residential school burial site searches in Ontario

  The additional $10-million funding announced Thursday in Ontario's fall economic statement brings the total spending promise to $20 million over three years.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
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• Ontario coroner reviews cases of unidentified human remains for links to residential schools

  Dr. Dirk Huyer says he now recognizes that his office may have missed identifying graves linked to residential schools in the province.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
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• Ontario announces mandate to include Indigenous learning for Grades 1 to 3

  The government also announced just over $23 million for Indigenous Education as part of a "broader government commitment to reconciliation."

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2021