The tribunal is awarding the maximum damages it can — $40,000 — for each child taken away for lack of proper services or who was later returned to his or family. Continue reading
The step to waive the fees makes Nova Scotia only the second province in Canada to act on the call by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to do so. Continue reading
Meanwhile, Parks Canada is updating Sir John A. MacDonald programming at Bellevue House while the national historic site is closed for restoration work. Continue reading
Dozens celebrated a step toward reconciliation after the land that houses Regina’s Indian Industrial School cemetery changed ownership to a group dedicated to preserving the history. Continue reading
The building, which opened in 1929, was originally named after Nicholas Flood Davin, the author of a report that led to the creation of residential schools. Continue reading
Merelda Fiddler-Potter, a University of Regina PhD student, has been awarded one of the most prestigious, and richest, scholarships in Canada. Continue reading
A series of school visits by Downie’s brothers on Friday called for reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous issues. Continue reading
Claimants can choose to download a personal copy of their abuse claim records, share them with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, or do nothing. Continue reading
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre is holding a tribute concert to Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie with a portion of ticket sales supporting truth and reconciliation efforts. Continue reading
Woodlands survivors who have not come forward are encouraged to make a claim. Continue reading