Pope’s apology echoes across Saskatchewan
In Regina, dozens of elders, residential school survivors and their loved ones gathered for a community viewing of the events on Maskwacis First Nation in Alberta.
In explaining the significance of the moment, Littletent spoke of her late kokum who was a residential school survivor.Pope Francis ‘deeply sorry,’ asks for forgiveness for residential schools during Alberta visit ‘I am deeply sorry’: Pope Francis apologizes to Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors during historic Canada visit
Sunray Kahnapace blesses the ground with a traditional warrior dance, while Jason Littletent plays an honour song.As for the next steps for the community gathered at the mâmawêyatitân centre Monday, Littletent asked for time and grace as survivors and their families heal.Story continues below advertisement
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