One year after Pope Francis visited Canada, many residential school survivors and Indigenous leaders say they're still waiting for a plan from the Roman Catholic Church on how to move forward with reconciliation.
How Canadian law could change with the Vatican repudiation the Doctrine of Discovery cbc.ca - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cbc.ca Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Vatican on Thursday formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property laws today.
Alicia Elliott traces the shared struggle from its roots in the Doctrine of Discovery through to Leanne Betasamosake Simpson and Robyn Maynard's book Rehearsals for Living.
This newsletter talks about the Pope’s visit and residential schools, which may be triggering to some readers. If you or someone you know requires emotional support, please contact the 24-hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. Good morning, After a couple weeks off, I’m back at work and glad to be in your inbox again. Last summer, after the discovery of