Jul 29, 2022
AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS of COVID-enforced silence, the Kamloopa Powwow is back this weekend. The Celebration should be a joyous one but there will definitely be mixed emotions.
Pope Francis apologized for what he called the “evil” of the Residential School system. For many, it was well-received, for others it was not enough.
The Pope is on a “penitential” trip and there was no question of the sincerity of his words. He himself called it a “first step”. Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir called it a “pivotal point”. The B.C. Assembly of First Nations accepted the apology.
Some wanted more, but I don’t think that was realistic. Obviously the Church must do more, including turning over all documents related to student records.
Read More: https://cfjctoday.com/2022/07/29/collins-a-weekend-of-mixed-emotions-for-indigenous-nations/