Doctrine of Discovery is a ‘legal fiction,’ but revoking it won’t herald immediate changes, experts say
The principle is entrenched in Canadian and U.S. law and may be a challenge to dismantle.
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Meet the Cree-Métis priest responsible for helping coordinate Pope’s visit
When Fr. Cristino Bouvette was chosen to be the national liturgical coordinate for Pope Francis’…
Indigenous delegation to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican at end of March
An Indigenous delegation is to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican in early spring…
‘No guarantees’ of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says there are no guarantees an Indigenous…
Trip to Vatican for meeting with Pope taking place in December
Indigenous delegation to Vatican is confirmed for late December.
Pope says he can’t personally apologize for church role in residential schools
Pope Francis will not apologize to residential school survivors and their families for the role…
Prime Minister Trudeau meets with Pope Francis at Vatican
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has had a private visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
Church considering request to rescind doctrine of discovery
The Catholic Church is considering rescinding 15th century law legalizing colonialism.
Leaders write Pope asking him to stop private school opening in Winnipeg’s north end
Groups want Pope to stop private Catholic school in Winnipeg from opening