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Flacker · 06-24-2021, 02:59 PM

The Vatican publicly apologized for the treatment of Irish children in their care, they have yet to do so for the indigenous youth of Canada.

All protestant churches involved have issued public apologies and have agreed to take part in reconciliation. They all own their involvement, as did the government of Canada, they have seen the mistakes their predecessors have made, and changed the doctrines of their churches to be more inclusive of First Nations Spirituality.

Only national Catholic organizations (Missionary Oblates of Canada) have acknowledge their actions, but that bares little weight when there is silence from the pope.

Public apologies are all shown at the end of the executive summary of the Truth and Reconciliation report:
https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-c...nglish_Web.pdf

This should be mandatory reading for all Canadians.

That being said, apologies are going to be step one of many required. I sincerely hope that the discovery of physical graves leads to marked improvements in how First Nations are viewed in Canada. I hope real funding is allocated to improving living conditions on Canadian reserves, clean drinking water and proper sanitation should be a given.

I have written my MP to make this known as a priority for me, I would encourage you to do the same, if you agree.

06-24-2021, 02:59 PM	#696
Flacker Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2006 Exp:	The Vatican publicly apologized for the treatment of Irish children in their care, they have yet to do so for the indigenous youth of Canada. All protestant churches involved have issued public apologies and have agreed to take part in reconciliation. They all own their involvement, as did the government of Canada, they have seen the mistakes their predecessors have made, and changed the doctrines of their churches to be more inclusive of First Nations Spirituality. Only national Catholic organizations (Missionary Oblates of Canada) have acknowledge their actions, but that bares little weight when there is silence from the pope. Public apologies are all shown at the end of the executive summary of the Truth and Reconciliation report: https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-c...nglish_Web.pdf This should be mandatory reading for all Canadians. That being said, apologies are going to be step one of many required. I sincerely hope that the discovery of physical graves leads to marked improvements in how First Nations are viewed in Canada. I hope real funding is allocated to improving living conditions on Canadian reserves, clean drinking water and proper sanitation should be a given. I have written my MP to make this known as a priority for me, I would encourage you to do the same, if you agree. Last edited by Flacker; 06-24-2021 at 03:21 PM.