Consider This from NPR In Canada, The Pope Delivers An Apology To Indigenous Peoples
Jul 29, 2022
Stephanie Scott, the executive director of the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation and an Anishinaabe from Roseau River First Nation, shares her insights on Pope Francis's recent apology to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. She discusses the emotional responses within Indigenous communities—some view it as a vital step towards healing, while others see its limitations. Highlighting the importance of preserving Indigenous testimonies, Scott emphasizes the need for ongoing action in the journey of reconciliation and acknowledges the legacy of trauma from residential schools.
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Introduction by Survivor
- Wilton Littlechild, a residential school survivor, introduced the Pope.
- He shared his Cree name and explained that the school represented all residential schools.
Mixed Emotions
- Survivor Evelyn Korkmas expressed mixed emotions about the apology.
- She waited 50 years and felt a mix of joy, sadness, and numbness.
Mixed Reactions
- Indigenous people hold mixed reactions towards the apology and the Church.
- Some believe healing requires forgiveness, while others feel anger and see the apology as insufficient for change.