Indigenous groups have turned the site into a place for connection, healing and an opportunity to teach students and community members about Indigenous cultures
The University of Toronto kicked off Pride Month celebrations on its three campuses Thursday with flag raising ceremonies and associated events.As the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) prepared for its annual flag-raising on the S
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Demonstrators wearing orange in solidarity with survivors of residential schools gather at a memorial in front of Parliament Hill on Canada Day, in Ottawa on Thursday. | BLOOMBERG
Reuters Jul 2, 2021
Ottawa – Multiple cities scrapped Canada Day celebrations on Thursday after the discovery of hundreds of remains of children in unmarked graves at former indigenous schools sparked a reckoning with the country’s colonial past.
Statues of colonial leaders toppled as protests mark Canada Day Friday, 02 July 2021 4:43 AM
[ Last Update: Friday, 02 July 2021 10:42 AM ] People take part in a march after the discovery of hundreds of remains of children at former indigenous residential schools, on Canada Day in Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 1, 2021. (Photo by Reuters)
A group of protesters have toppled statues of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II in Canada amid growing outrage over the treatment of Indigenous children in notorious residential schools.
The move against the royals, seen as representatives of the country’s colonial history, came on Canada Day that marks the country’s confederation with nationwide celebrations.