Premier apologizes to residential school survivors of Makkovik and Hopedale

Premier Andrew Furey brought apologies to residential school survivors Thursday in the Inuit coastal communities of Makkovik and Hopedale — although at least one young resident says the gesture has limited value for the next generation without commitments on top of words. Aaju Lightfoot, 11, chose not to attend the apology…

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‘Listen to us,’ says residential school survivor as N.L. premier begins apologies in Labrador

As the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador kicks off a string of apologies to residential school survivors on Wednesday, one survivor has advice for how he can make a lasting impact. Miriam Lyall plans to attend the apology in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. An Inuk from Nunatsiavut, Lyall said she would have preferred Andrew Furey…

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‘Moment of recognition and truth:’ N.L. premier delivers apologies in Rigolet and Postville

Premier Andrew Furey started his trip to Labrador in Rigolet and Postville on Wednesday as part of a series of apologies to residential school survivors happening this week. Over the next three days, Furey will visit each of the five Inuit communities of Nunatsiavut, which dot the northern coast of Labrador before winding…

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The Residential School Memorial in Regina: Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

On June 21, 2022, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and the Government of Saskatchewan dedicated the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial on the grounds of Government House in Regina. The Residential School Memorial honours the survivors…

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