Some of the remains belong to children as young as three years old, but the causes and timing of their deaths are not yet known. “At this time we have more questions than answers,” said Casimir.
The Kamloops Indian residential school was established in 1890 under the leadership of the Roman Catholic church, and closed in 1978.
It was part of a cross-Canada network of residential schools created to forcibly assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their homes and communities, and forbidding them from speaking their native languages or performing cultural practices. Physical, emotional and sexual abuse were rampant within these institutions, as was forced labour.
People have touted the purported health benefits of flotation tanks for decades. And some studies have found they relieve stress, soothe muscles and improve sleep. But new research suggests restricted environmental stimulation therapy, or REST, doesn't offer long-term relief from chronic pain.
Covid-19 and the escalating assault on press freedom across Southern Africa
By Tatenda Mazarura• 25 May 2021
With the world’s attention focused on combating Covid-19 governments in Southern Africa have taken advantage of the health crisis to escalate censorship, overlook or allow ill treatment of journalists and impose restrictions to silence free speech.
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With the world’s attention focused on combating Covid-19 governments in southern Africa have taken advantage of the health crisis to escalate censorship, overlook or allow ill-treatment of journalists and impose restrictions to silence free speech. Journalists across southern Africa have been intimidated, threatened, fined, jailed, assaulted and even killed for doing their job.
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Cuthand: It s time Canada adopted UN Indigenous rights declaration The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is making its second trip through Parliament and hopefully, it will win the Senate s support this time.
Author of the article: Doug Cuthand • Postmedia Network
Publishing date: May 11, 2021 • 1 day ago • 2 minute read Parliament of Canada, Peace Tower, Canadian Flags, Ottawa
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The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is making its second trip through Parliament and hopefully, it will win the Senate’s support this time.
The history of the declaration goes back decades and Indigenous people from Canada played a significant role.