Pope visiting Quebec to advance reconciliation with Indigenous People

Following Pope Francis’ apology last April for the “deplorable conduct” of members of the Catholic Church at residential schools, the Pope will be in Quebec from July 27-29 to advance action toward reconciliation with Indigenous People. Cree Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty expressed that while apologies from Pope Francis, especially on Canada’s colonized land is monumental […]

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Interprovincial Border Restrictions in Effect

Ottawa Police have begun screening travelers from Quebec at all Ottawa-area interprovincial border crossings. The measures, announced Friday, came into effect at midnight. Only those coming into Ontario for work, medical care, transportation of goods and exercising Indigenous treaty rights will be allowed through the crossings. Officers will be stationed on a 24-7 basis on […]

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Afternoon News Update: Thursday, December 3, 2020

UNDRIP Legislation Tabled: The Liberals have tabled legislation to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which affirms their right to self-determination. If Bill C-15 passes, the government would have to work with First Nations, Metis and Inuit to harmonize Canadian policy with the rights and principles contained in the declaration. By […]

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