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Pope sorry for forced assimilation of Indigenous people at residential schools

Pope sorry for forced assimilation of Indigenous people at residential schools

MASKWACIS — Tears streamed down the faces of Indigenous elders and survivors of residential schools as Pope Francis stood before them and begged forgiveness for the "deplorable evil" committed by members the Roman Catholic Church.
Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools

Prayers and tears: Scenes from the Pope's apology for residential schools

MASKWACIS — For minutes Pope Francis sat in his wheelchair, staring at hand-painted crosses marking graves. A helicopter whirled in the grey sky in the distance. Camera shutters clicked. Otherwise, there was silence.

The Latest on the Pope's visit to Canada

Pope Francis is on a six-day tour of Canada aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools. Here are the latest developments on his stops today in Alberta (all times are MST): 5:10 p.m.
University of Saskatchewan unveils new Indigenous identity-verification policy

University of Saskatchewan unveils new Indigenous identity-verification policy

SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan says it is introducing a new policy that leaves verifying Indigenous identity up to those communities and their governments.
Haines continues long recovery from late 2020 landslides

Haines continues long recovery from late 2020 landslides

HAINES, Alaska (AP) — More than a year and half after the Haines landslides, organizations, both local and out-of-state, are still helping to repair damage from the dozens of landslides that occurred around the borough.

FSIN asking for help from public in locating missing Indigenous woman and child

SASKATOON — The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is asking for help from the public in locating an Indigenous woman and her son.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Jan. 6 panel deepens probe to Trump Cabinet, awaits Thomas WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan.
Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups

Pope lands in Canada, set for apologies to Indigenous groups

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis began a historic visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools, a key step in the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities an
'New Journey': Pope arrives in Canada for visit aimed at Indigenous reconciliation

'New Journey': Pope arrives in Canada for visit aimed at Indigenous reconciliation

EDMONTON — George Arcand Jr.
Translators to deliver Pope's words in languages forbidden in residential schools

Translators to deliver Pope's words in languages forbidden in residential schools

EDMONTON — Now that Pope Francis has arrived in Canada and is expected to beg forgiveness for Catholic-run residential schools, a team of translators is dedicated to making sure no words are lost for those receiving the apology.