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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 Canada 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 Canada should prescribe safer drugs to reduce overdoses: minister

More doctors across Canada should prescribe safer drugs to reduce overdoses: minister

VANCOUVER — Canada'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 Canada.
Canada lacks clear funding, overall plan to commemorate treaties: document

Canada 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.