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Indigenous experts, leaders say Vatican’s Doctrine of Discovery rejection marks step forward – CBC
Mar 31, 2023 Announcement was influenced by Pope’s visit to Alberta, Edmonton Archbishop says Indigenous experts and leaders in the Edmonton region say the Catholic Church’s rejection of the Doctrine of Discovery is a significant step toward reconciliation. “This is a historic day,” said Matthew Wildcat, a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and an assistant professor […]
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Read MoreFormer Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations chief unhappy with lack of progress after papal visit – Global News
March 15, 2023 George Arcand Jr., the former grand chief of the Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations, says more than six months after Pope Francis visited Canada to deliver an apology on his people’s land, contact between First Nations leaders, Ottawa and the church has been almost non-existent. Ahead of his departure from the […]
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Read MoreCatholic Voices Of Reconciliation: “I don’t need to be stuck in all that trauma” – Archdiocesan News
17 October 2022 Catholic Voices Of Reconciliation is a series of interviews with Catholic First Nation individuals who were a part of Pope Francis’ visit to the Edmonton Archdiocese. We asked each of them three questions about their experience as both followers of Christ and First Nations people and practical ways that local Catholics can […]
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Read MoreChristian Unity and Reconciliation is Happening on “Church Street” Edmonton – Archdiocesan News
22 September 2022 There is something exciting happening on the historical “Church Street” of Edmonton, Alberta. Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples hosted an event called Church Street: Hope and Healing Encounter, an opportunity to share faith and help those in need. The event took place on 96 Street in downtown Edmonton, also known […]
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Read MoreBroadview Magazine Welcomes Indigenous Guest Editor – Masthead Online
14 September 2022 The September 2022 edition of Broadview magazine, “Indigenous Vision,” issue has been guest edited by Rev. Murray Pruden, the national executive minister for Indigenous Ministries and Justice for The United Church of Canada. Rev. Pruden is Nehiyaw, Cree First Nations from the Goodfish Lake and Saddle Lake First Nations, and he grew up in […]
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Read MoreSpeeches and Homilies of Pope Francis during his visit to Canada – CAEDM
His Holiness, Pope Francis, completed his apostolic journey to Canada from July 23rd – July 29th, 2022. On this “pilgrimage of penance”, he made a series of public statements regarding Indigenous reconciliation and healing. Each of the Holy Father’s statements is linked below: Address of the Holy Father: Meeting with Indigenous Peoples – First nations, […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Leaders Accept Pope’s Apology, but Call for More Action to Put Meaning Behind it – CFNR
Jul 27, 2022 While most are choosing to accept the Pope’s apology, most Indigenous leaders are calling for more action to put meaning behind his words. On Monday, Pope Francis apologized for the Catholic Church’s role in the Residential School tragedy on Canadian soil for the first time. In doing so, he fulfilled a major […]
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Read MoreInuit Planning And Preparations Set The Stage For Warm Welcome Of Pope Francis To Inuit Homeland
July 26, 2022 Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, together with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Makivik Corporation and the Nunatsiavut Government, are coordinating efforts for Inuit participation in the Papal Visit to Canada. This has focused on preparations for a visit by Pope Francis to Iqaluit this week, but it also included work to ensure that Inuit survivors are […]
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Read MoreMétis National Council President Caron’s Statement on Papal Apology at Maskwacis
July 26, 2022 Yesterday’s apology was a step forward on the pathway of truth, justice, healing and reconciliation. In committing to a serious investigation and supports for Survivors, Pope Francis has begun to move the Catholic Church from offering mere words to taking real action. We will continue to push the Church to further reflect […]
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Read MoreAt Mass in Canada, Pope praises indigenous reverence for elders – National Post
Jul 26, 2022 EDMONTON — Pope Francis on Tuesday praised the indigenous tradition of showing great respect for elders and learning from them, saying their memory must not be lost in modern society’s “fog of forgetfulness.” Francis is on a week-long tour of Canada to apologize for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in running residential […]
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