RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
Ryerson University Will No Longer Be Named After Residential Schools Architect
The move to remove Egerton Ryerson from the school’s name comes after more than 1,000 unmarked graves were confirmed at residential school sites.
A Fight Broke Out at the Church Where a Priest Called Unmarked Graves ‘Lies’
Half a dozen demonstrators went to watch the church’s apology, but they were pushed out. Police are investigating.
Catholic Priest Who Called Unmarked Graves ‘Huge Lie’ Put on Indefinite Leave
After VICE World News reported on Rev. Marcin Mironuik’s remarks, Edmonton’s Archdiocese said they were “thoroughly unacceptable and cannot be ignored.”
Video Shows Catholic Priest Calling News of Residential School Graves 'Huge Lie'
It's the latest example of a Catholic priest downplaying or denying residential schools. Rev. Marcin Mironiuk apologized after VICE World News reached out for this story.
Canada Pledges $83 Million to Locate Unmarked Graves at Residential Schools
The funding announcement, which comes amid election rumours, is geared towards supporting Indigenous residential school survivors and their families.
Catholic Priest Accused Residential School Survivors of Lying About Sex Abuse for Compensation
The Catholic Archdiocese of Saint-Boniface in Manitoba has banned the priest from publicly preaching after he spread falsehoods about the residential school system.
Residential School Survivors Tell Us What Intergenerational Trauma Really Is
The impact of Canada’s residential school system, known for rampant abuses, is still being felt generations later by Indigenous people. Here’s what that looks like—and how to heal.
Residential School Survivor Says Warnings of Missing Children Were Ignored
“We have tried to tell them the truth,” said Evelyn Camille, who was forced to attend the former Kamloops Indian Residential School where the probable remains of about 200 children were found.
Wanna Quit the Catholic Church? It’s Complicated.
The Church is facing renewed scrutiny for its role in Canada's residential school system, prompting some Catholics to want to formally sever ties.
Another 160 Unmarked Graves Confirmed at Former Residential School in Canada
More than 1,000 unmarked graves have been confirmed by Indigenous communities across Canada since May.
There Are Growing Calls to Finally Tax the Catholic Church
First Nations have confirmed more than 1,000 unmarked graves at former residential school sites. Now, people are demanding accountability from the Church.
‘Take Her Down.’ Protesters Toppled Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II Statues on Canada Day
Protesters at the Manitoba Legislature brought down statues of the monarchs as outrage grows over residential school graves.