TRC advocate says: Canada must reconcile with its genocidal history
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Crystal Gail Fraser is an assistant professor at the University of Alberta who teaches Canadian History….
Residential Schools
Understanding the truth behind residential schools: A review of CBC’s Kuper Island podcast
by Regan Treewater, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…
Harper government agreed in 2015 to “forever discharge” Catholic Church from residential school compensation
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In 2015, the Canadian government led by former prime minister Stephen Harper agreed to “forever discharge”…
Alexis Nakota Chief Tony Alexis reflects on Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says the Pope’s apology for the Catholic Church’s…
Frog Lake, Kehewin chiefs call for more healing after Papal visit
By Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – The chiefs of Frog Lake First Nation and Kehewin Cree Nation say they’re grateful for the…
Joshua Morin – on why he chose not to attend the Papal Visit
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Joshua Morin is part of a new generation of Indigenous Advocates who did not see the…
Maskwacis is divided on the Pope’s Apology.
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – In a passionate speech on July 25 in Maskwacis, Pope Francis apologized for the heinous abuse…
Leaders of host Nations discuss the mixed emotions surrounding the Papal apology
By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The following information and material here may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential Schools and the…
Treaty 8 First Nations speak out about the Papal Visit
by Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta, Grand Chief Arthur Noskey The following information and material may trigger unpleasant feelings or thoughts relating to Residential…
Pope Francis Visits Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples
by Paula E. Kirman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – Arriving to the sounds of drumming, Pope Francis made his first appearance in Edmonton at…