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BC Ferries renames MV Kuper in the spirit of reconciliation
VICTORIA – BC Ferries renamed its motor vessel Kuper to Pune’luxutth, honoring Indigenous heritage, at a name unveiling ceremony at Victoria’s Point Hope Maritime today. Pune’luxutth is the Hul’qumi’num’ word for Penelakut and was the name chosen by Penelakut Tribe. The previous name of the vessel, Kuper, was widely associated with the former residential school […]
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PIPSC collaborates with Know History to acknowledge its role in Canada’s colonial past and steps towards reconciliation
Montreal, November 28, 2023 – On the third day of its national convention, PIPSC presented the findings of a comprehensive study aimed at understanding and contextualizing the union’s involvement in colonial institutions, policies, and programs that have adversely affected Indigenous peoples. Over two years, Know History‘s experts have meticulously researched PIPSC’s history, uncovering the union’s […]
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JHSS hosts two-day conference focusing on reconciliation and restorative justice – Discover Moose Jaw
Nov 17 2023 The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) is hosting a two-day conference focusing on reconciliation and restorative justice this week at the Grant Hall Hotel. The event, titled Changing Our Lens: A Community Gathering on Reconciliation & Restorative Justice, features several keynote speakers, panel discussions, and an Indigenous-based trade show that is […]
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Oblate Rome Archives Report Now Online
November 06 2023, In summer of 2022, Raymond Frogner, the NCTR’s Head of Archives spent five days reviewing Rome’s Archivum Generale O.M.I. Romae (AG) which mostly holds the administrative records of the Oblate Order’s Missionary operations around the world. The NCTR is pleased to share a report created that houses key findings from records reviewed between 1830-2020 […]
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Barriers continue for those seeking residential school documents from P.A. Diocese – larongeNOW
Nov 6, 2023 While a search for residential school documents from Prince Albert is hitting many obstacles and leaving some frustrated, the local Diocese says it’s doing what it can to help. On Oct. 25, Saskatchewan’s Treaty Commissioner was asked to speak in front of the Senate Committee for Indigenous Peoples. There she relayed the […]
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Premier Furey Delivering Apologies to Residential Schools Survivors in Nunatsiavut and Happy Valley-Goose Bay
November 1, 2023 The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, is delivering apologies on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to Labrador Inuit residential schools survivors. The Premier apologized at ceremonies today in the Labrador Inuit communities of Rigolet and Postville. He was joined by Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe. In […]
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Public Advisory: Premier Furey to Deliver Apologies to Residential Schools Survivors in Nunatsiavut
October 27, 2023 The Honourable Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will deliver apologies to residential schools survivors and family members in the five Labrador Inuit communities and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, November 1 to 3, 2023. The delivery of apologies is being undertaken in collaboration with the Nunatsiavut Government and former students of […]
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Finding a way to support survivors – Sault Star
Oct 23, 2023 Amanda Pope and Sheila Girard of Y&S Incorporated were concerned when they began reading about the residential schools and the lasting trauma from the years of manipulation, torture and secrets. So, they decided that they wanted to be a part of moving forward and helping survivors. Two years ago they decided to […]
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Telefilm Canada releases its Indigenous Reconciliation Plan
19 October 2023 Telefilm Canada has released its Indigenous Reconciliation Plan as part of the continual nature of reconciliation and a desire to maintain a reciprocal relationship with Indigenous creators and partners. The Indigenous Reconciliation Plan was crafted through a collaborative process spanning over two years, gathering valuable input from Telefilm’s Indigenous Working Group meetings, […]
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‘True allies’: Niagara’s retiring assistant Crown attorney lauded for her reconciliation efforts – Niagara This Week
October 18, 2023 Stacey Sheehan ‘instrumental’ in establishing Indigenous People’s Court in Niagara Walking into court stressed, scared and – since many live on the street – hungry, clients of Niagara’s assistant Crown attorney would often be greeted with something they’d never expect. A bowl of food, and a warm hug. “There are very few […]
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