Trudeau Indigenous Relations

• Liberals’ relationship with Indigenous peoples in spotlight amid SNC-Lavalin affair

  Federal Liberals say they are still hearing support from Indigenous people and leaders, despite concerns over the ouster of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus.

  Politics

  Apr 13, 2019
  
• An end to a ‘difficult journey’: Trudeau apologizes for hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs in 1864

  Speaking at British Columbia's central Interior, Trudeau said the colonial officials of the day erred in inviting the chiefs for peacekeeping talks where they were instead arrested, tried and hanged.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2018
  
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• Saskatoon bishop regrets Pope’s refusal to apologize for residential schools

  The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon shared the regret felt over Pope Francis’ decision to not apologize for residential schools.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2018
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• Trudeau ‘disappointed’ as Pope refuses to apologize for church role in residential schools

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, himself a practicing Catholic, says the decision by Pope Francis to refuse to apologize for the role the Catholic Church played in the dark history of residential schools in Canada has left him "disappointed."

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2018
• Deaths like Boushie’s can only be prevented by breaking cycle of violence

  Inflaming emotions, instead of looking at facts, is a public relations exercise that serves no one — least of all Indigenous Canadians themselves.

  Commentary

  Feb 19, 2018
• Justin Trudeau vows to do better for Canada’s Indigenous People in UN speech

  The prime minister used his speech to the UN General Assembly to frankly acknowledge the dark history of Canada's colonization.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2017