Residental Schools
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Northwestern Ontario First Nation ‘alerted’ to 22 areas of potential historic remainsA 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.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Barrie and Simcoe CountyOn Saturday, Sept. 30, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the impact of residential schools.CanadaSep 29, 2023
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Southern Ontario chief thinks Pope’s apology a good first step, but some things still left unsaidPope 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.CanadaJul 25, 2022
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Pope Francis will visit residential school during Canada trip to 3 cities: archbishopThe 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.CanadaMay 13, 2022
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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.CanadaApr 1, 2022
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N.B. municipalities make Truth and Reconciliation Day a stat holidaySeveral municipalities have moved to make Sept. 30, National Truth and Reconciliation Day, a statutory holiday despite the provincial government deciding against doing so.CanadaSep 8, 2021
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Indigenous leaders want ‘meaningful action’ from next gov’t. Here are the promises so farSome party leaders have began facing questions on Indigenous issues, which come in the wake of horrifying discoveries at former residential schools across Canada.PoliticsAug 20, 2021
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Top Indigenous election priorities include residential school justice, climate changeWith Canada's 44th federal election underway, Indigenous leaders across the country are voicing their concerns they want party leaders to address.PoliticsAug 20, 2021
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Over 10,000 people gathered in London, Ont. to honour victims of residential schoolsOver 10,000 people gathered in London for the Turtle Island Healing Walk on Canada Day to honour the indigenous children found in unmarked graves at former residential schools.CanadaJul 1, 2021
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’60s Scoop survivor discusses confronting Canada’s colonial pastA 60s Scoop survivor says statues of Canadian figures should be torn down, after the discovery of 215 Indigenous children at a former residential school reignited the debate.CanadaJun 8, 2021
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