We must hope Pope Francis’s apology was merely the beginning toward Catholic Church accountability and repair around residential schools.
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Strength is not just survival. It is how Indigenous Peoples have always transformed oppression into collective action — and how we will face residential schools denialism today.
Residential schools denialism is harmful on many levels, and jeopardizes Canada’s ability to work with Indigenous Peoples to create a stronger future.
When Indigenous communities shape how health professionals are trained, it’s a path toward trust, equity and a health system that finally reflects the people it serves.
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Associate Dean, Indigenous Health, York University, Canada; Queen's University, Ontario
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Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta
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Associate Professor, Departments of History and Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba
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Associate Professor, Dept. of History, Classics, & Religion and the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta
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Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, University of Lethbridge