Residental Schools

• Île-à-la-Crosse School victims sign proposed settlement with Canadian government

  Survivors of Île-a-la-Crosse School are seeing compensation after being excluded from the residential school's settlement agreement. 

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
• Thousands gather at Wanuskewin for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  Saskatchewan residents gathered at Wanuskewin to learn more about the history behind the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2025
  
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• Saskatoon marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

  People across Saskatchewan are making the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with ceremonies honoring survivors and those who never made it home.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2025
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• Northwestern Ontario First Nation ‘alerted’ to 22 areas of potential historic remains

  A First Nation in northwestern Ontario says it has found 22 areas where human remains may be buried at the site of a former residential school.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
• How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Barrie and Simcoe County

  On Saturday, Sept. 30, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the impact of residential schools.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
• Southern Ontario chief thinks Pope’s apology a good first step, but some things still left unsaid

  Pope Francis’ apology for residential schools was sincere, Grand Chief Joel Abram said, but fell short of acknowledging the role the church played in laying the groundwork.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2022
• Pope Francis will visit residential school during Canada trip to 3 cities: archbishop

  The July visit to Canada comes after the Pope's historic apology last month for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools in the country.

  Canada

  May 13, 2022
• Pope Francis apologizes for residential schools at Vatican: ‘I ask for God’s forgiveness’

  'For the deplorable conduct of these members of the Catholic Church — I ask for God's forgiveness and I want to say to you with all my heart, I am very sorry,' Pope Francis said.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
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• N.B. municipalities make Truth and Reconciliation Day a stat holiday

  Several municipalities have moved to make Sept. 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, a statutory holiday despite the provincial government deciding against doing so.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2021
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• Indigenous leaders want ‘meaningful action’ from next gov’t. Here are the promises so far

  Some party leaders have began facing questions on Indigenous issues, which come in the wake of horrifying discoveries at former residential schools across Canada.

  Politics

  Aug 20, 2021