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On Sept. 30, Indigenous leaders and supporters took it to the streets to mourn the lives of the individuals who died while attending residential schools and
Vivian Milligan was a clean water activist, genealogist and devoted mother. Milligan died on Aug. 26, her 70th birthday.
Modern Science Steps In To Revive Ancient Ceremonial Stone Landscapes On the winter solstice of December 20, 2019, Chief Vincent Mann of the Ramapough Lunaape Munsee Nation Turtle Clan, accompanied by some members of the Turtle Clan, ‘keepers of the pass’, and members of the Overlook Mountain Center, trudged through the deep snow, across a frozen landscape in search of a stone altar, to witness a sunrise ceremony to mark and honor the lengthening of the days, the coming of the light. Author Glenn Kreisberg recorded the event: “ We arrived at the stone altar, a large split rock with ...
By Brock Weir Since the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children in the grounds of a Kamloops residential school, reaction from coast to coast, from First Nations and settlers alike, has been one of horror – but also of raising questions about what happens next. Some were looking for words from the Prime Minister and the Pope to act as the next stone on a path to healing, but were undoubtedly left disappointed when their words offered little more than what has already been said. “The sad discovery further raises awareness of the pains and sufferings of the past,” said Pope Fr...
Wildflower — a song about children. Then elders offered their remarks. After that, Indigenous community members pounded on big drums and sang an honour song, before playing other songs and dancing. WATCH: Indigenous vigil in Stoney Creek for 215 children found at former B.C. residential school Indigenous vigil in Stoney Creek for 215 children found at former B.C. residential school CBC News Hamilton3 hours ago 1:27A vigil in Stoney Creek honoured the 215 children found buried at a former B.C. residential school.1:27 Then came the moment of silence. Parents clutched onto each other a...