A Mount Cashel survivor from Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation says his faith and connection to the Catholic Church is strong but he still wants to see an apology from the Pope during his Canadian visit.
Innu elder Akat Piwas remembered as kind and loving pillar of community
Akat Piwas is being fondly remembered as a friend to everyone in her community of Natuashish, and one whose long-lasting impact will be felt for years to come.
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Posted: Feb 06, 2021 3:22 PM NT | Last Updated: February 6
Akat Piwas came to the CBC studio in St. John s to record some of her hymns in 2019.(Gary Quigley/CBC)
An Innu elder is being fondly remembered as a friend to everyone in her community of Natuashish, and one whose long-lasting impact will be felt for years to come.
Akat Piwas died at home, surrounded by family and friends, on Feb. 3. She was 80.