RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
Catholic Church Calls Justin Trudeau ‘Uninformed’ Amid Demands It Release Residential School Records
All because the prime minister asked the Church to release residential school records—something the Church says it's done, but others say it hasn't.
Trudeau Calls for the Catholic Church to Take Responsibility for Deaths of Indigenous Children
The prime minister is asking the Church to “step up” as UN human rights experts and Canadian lawyers call for a criminal investigation into both Canada and the Catholic Church after 215 Indigenous children were found buried under a residential school.
'Unquestionably Wrong': Catholic Archbishop Apologizes for Church's Role in Residential Schools
Pope Francis has remained silent. But as a Cree Anglican Archdeacon says, churches can and should share their buildings and money with Indigenous communities.
Jason Kenney Won’t Stop Defending the Architect of Residential Schools
As people mourn the lost lives of 215 children who were found buried under a residential school, Kenney defended the legacy of Canada's first prime minister, calling him “imperfect” but a “great leader.”
130 Prominent Canadians Defend John A. Macdonald's Racist Legacy In Full-Page Ad
Indigenous scholars say the statement minimizes the white supremacist policies of Canada's first prime minister, architect of the residential school system.
Liberals Accuse Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole of Defending Residential Schools
O’Toole told a group of Ryerson University students residential schools were “meant to try and provide education.”
Indigenous Mother Calls Out School Assignment That Asked Kids to List Positive Traits of Residential Schools
A B.C. school district has launched an investigation into how the homework was assigned and the school’s principal has apologized.
Senator Lynn Beyak calls out Andrew Scheer for 'false' statements
Beyak says posting racist letters on her website has "given Canadians a voice for free speech"
The Conservatives Kicked a Senator Out of Caucus for Publishing Racist Letters
Lynn Beyak refused to unpublish letters defending residential schools.
Innu Nation boycotts Trudeau’s apology to residential school survivors
Innu Nation boycotts ceremony saying children are still being taken away
Hunger in Residential Schools Linked to Serious Health Issues in Indigenous Communities Today
The abuse-ridden facilities may be to blame for long-term, inter-generational health problems for survivors
Indigenous children are dramatically overrepresented in Canada’s child welfare system
Raven Edwards spent years fighting to keep her kids. Her story is common, but Indigenous leaders are looking for a solution.