The quest for truth is gaining momentum
GERRY CHIDIAC: For far too long, the narrative of the people in power was believed. Today, we are finally being honest about our history
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Imperial signs biggest ever contracts with Indigenous businesses
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One Indigenous inquiry after another proves fruitless
JAMES MCCRAE: Can anyone imagine hundreds of separate justice systems in First Nations communities across Canada? Manitoba alone has 63 First Nations
Does the Pope’s apology really mean reconciliation is coming?
GERRY CHIDIAC: The Catholic church played an active role in colonization, its doctrine used to justify subjugation and exploitation of people worldwide
Note to Americans: Education is not genocide
BRIAN GIESBRECHT: Once genocide claims are accepted, bad things happen. Last summer, anti-Catholic bigotry led to the burning of 48 Catholic churches (FREE)
Why we shouldn’t take Trudeau’s tears seriously
MARCO NAVARRO-GENIE: Anyone can say or promise anything but following through requires ability and skill, discipline and commitment
Canada is not a half-mast nation
PATRICE DUTIL: The price of Trudeau’s empty gesture was nothing less than a cheapening of the Canadian idea (FREE)
