VANCOUVER – Fr. Raymond de Coccola, OMI had no idea how to ice fish, fire a gun or ride a dogsled when he arrived in a 1930s Inuit community in present-day Nunavut.
Published in
Canada
August 22, 2018
Indigenous elders take their knowledge to schools
EDMONTON – Betty Letendre recalls a time when Indigenous elders didn’t want to come into Edmonton, feeling tired of the discrimination and misconceptions that they faced on a daily basis.
Published in
Catholic Education
February 20, 2018
Northern Spirit Games bring play and learning together
“Your two jobs today are to play and to have fun.”
Published in
Canada
July 30, 2015
Truth and Reconciliation positive for First Nations
Although a national poll showed Canada appears divided on the value of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Catholic Church leaders said a positive impact has already been felt among native communities.
Published in
Canada
June 4, 2015
Time for reconciliation
The truth has been well and tragically documented. Now comes the real work — reconciliation.
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Editorial