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On Thursday, Oct. 14 the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP and the City of Fort Saskatchewan hosted honoured guests Elder Kookum Doreen Wabesca and Carol Cardinal at the…

On Sept. 29, the Edmonton Covid Rapid Response Collaborative (ECRRC) held their first event - a Sharing/Talking Circle whose sole purpose was to strategize ways to increase vaccination rates in Edmontons Indigenous communities.

Joining a rising number of entities like large employers or other municipalities, town staff confirmed they’ve entered into the process of crafting a land…

The First Americans Museum offers a rare glimpse into the lives and cultures of Native Americans who call Oklahoma home.

Minister Alan Lagimodiere signing onto his new role on Thursday morning. (Screenshot: Government of Manitoba/YouTube) Article continues below advertisement ↴ Manitobas Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations Minister is releasing a statement, apologizing for his false residential school comments. Minister Dr. Alan Lagamodiere began his appointment Thursday by responding to a residential school question, saying the system was designed to take Indigenous children and "give them ...

The Saskatchewan bishops are reviving the fundraising goal made a few years ago of raising $25 million. The previous fundraising move was halted after raising only $3.9 million. Anglican, Presbyterian, and United Methodist churches had fulfilled paying the full amount a few years ago. Archdiocese of Regina Archbishop Donald Bolen, Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon Bishop Bryan Bayda of the, Keewatin-Le Pas Archdiocese Archbishop Murray Chatlain, Diocese of Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen...

Dear people of the Catholic Dioceses and Eparchy of Saskatchewan, Today, in a context of great tension, the Saskatchewan bishops are launching a province-wide Appeal to raise funds to support Indian Residential School Survivors and their communities, as a way of engaging more deeply in our own ongoing commitment and response to the Truth and Reconciliation process. Information about the Appeal will be available on our respective webpages, and you can visit this website to make a contribution o...

Regina, Canada, Jul 6, 2021 / 15:01 pm (CNA). The bishops in Saskatchewan on Saturday announced plans for a fundraising effort across the province to support survivors of residential schools, a system set up by the Canadian government as a means of forcibly assimilating indigenous children, many of which were operated by Catholic entities. “We have heard the strong request, from Indigenous and Non-Indigenous people in various quarters, to initiate a new fundraising campaign to support survivo...

CCCB Statement   Following the 10 June 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled to take place from 17-20 December 2021 in compliance with global travel restrictions. Pope Francis is deeply committed to hearing directly from Indigenous Peoples, expressing his heartfelt closeness, addressing the impact...

Dates set for Canadian Indigenous meeting with Pope Francis Dates set for Canadian Indigenous meeting with Pope Francis By  Catholic Register Staff June 29, 2021 Canadian delegations of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican Dec. 17-20. “Pope Francis is deeply committed to hearing directly from Indigenous peoples, expressing his heartfelt closeness, addressing the impact of colonization and the role of the Church in the residen...