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Prospect of forgiveness stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors

Prospect of forgiveness stirs complex feelings among residential school survivors

EDMONTON — Residential school survivor Rod Alexis remembers his late father telling him: "Son, I don't know how to be a parent.
Pope Francis to carry mass at one of Quebec's basilicas, Indigenous pilgrim site

Pope Francis to carry mass at one of Quebec's basilicas, Indigenous pilgrim site

MONTREAL — The site of the first mass in Quebec during the Pope's weeklong visit to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to make amends with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities is a renowned pilgrimage destination that merges Indigenous culture and Catholicism.

Tentative deal prevents strike at six casinos, negotiations continue for two others

A tentative agreement has been reached between the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation (GCGC) and the union representing workers at several Ontario casinos.
'Say it where it happened': Inuit residential school survivor looks to papal apology

'Say it where it happened': Inuit residential school survivor looks to papal apology

It won't be easy for Peter Irniq, a residential school survivor, to meet Pope Francis in Iqaluit next week.
Vatican says they're gifts; Indigenous groups want them back

Vatican says they're gifts; Indigenous groups want them back

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican Museums are home to some of the most magnificent artworks in the world, from Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel to ancient Egyptian antiquities and a pavilion full of papal chariots.
More doctors across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ should prescribe safer drugs to reduce overdoses: minister

More doctors across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ should prescribe safer drugs to reduce overdoses: minister

VANCOUVER — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s minister of mental health and addictions says more doctors across the country should be willing to prescribe a safer supply of drugs to reduce overdoses instead of fearing they will face barriers from their regulatory colleges.
Vancouver council OKs next step in Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic bid

Vancouver council OKs next step in Indigenous-led 2030 Olympic bid

VANCOUVER — An attempt to host the 2030 Winter Olympic Games in British Columbia has reached a new milestone after a majority of Vancouver council members voted Wednesday to continue to support the Indigenous-led initiative.
Indigenous woman says she feels heard as accused priest has first court appearance

Indigenous woman says she feels heard as accused priest has first court appearance

POWERVIEW, Man. — A First Nations woman says she is disappointed a 92-year-old priest accused of assaulting her when she was a student at a former residential school did not attend his first court appearance.
'All hands were on deck:' Ontario company tasked with designing chairs for Pope visit

'All hands were on deck:' Ontario company tasked with designing chairs for Pope visit

In a warehouse just outside Toronto, furniture makers put final touches on historic pieces that are to be part of Pope Francis' journey to sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lacks clear funding, overall plan to commemorate treaties: document

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lacks clear funding, overall plan to commemorate treaties: document

OTTAWA — Many First Nations are preparing to mark significant anniversaries of their treaty relationships with the Crown in coming years, but a government briefing document says Ottawa has no plan to commemorate the treaties.