'Cautiously Optimistic': The Vatican plans to return Canadian Indigenous artifacts
Posted: May 3, 2023 6:29AMSpeaking to reporters on a flight yesterday from Hungary to Italy, Pope Francis was asked if the church has plans to return Indigenous artifacts to First Nations across Canada.During the in-flight press conference, he referenced the Catholic church’s 7th commandment: “You shall not steal,” as part of his response.says she was caught off guard by the pope’s announcement.
“My heart skipped a beat! I thought okay we are getting somewhere … but I’m cautiously optimistic,” said Neel. Green Party MLA and member of the Tsartlip First Nation Adam Olsen says repatriation is complex but the government should play a role in helping these artifacts return home.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.“The first role they play is funding. Part of our culture is once you start work you have to finish to the work.
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