‘Angry and disappointed’: Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance reacts to Pope’s apology
“Come on let’s get real, it was a forced apology. It was a political apology. When someone is forced to apologize, I don’t think that is a sincere apology,” said Chief LouiePope Francis could play ‘instrumental role’ seeking justice for abuse survivors: Inuit leader
Thousands of Indigenous children were forced into residential schools where they were separated from their culture, from their families, and abused. “That church is a multi-billion-dollar organization. It’s rich, very rich and it caused the loss of our First Nations language, a lot of cultural damage, and it should be bucking up some of those billions to go towards the damages of the past,” added Louie.Chief Louie feels more needs to be done beyond financial retribution and an apology.
“Apologies and empty words from the Prime Minister, government officials, or a trip to the Vatican will never heal the pain and hurt that our people were subjected to, were witness to, and continue to endure,” said Chief Gabriel in a statement. “We are past apologies — there is no forgiveness for the murder and attempted murder of our children. We have no faith in the processes being taken by colonial institutions, and are demanding that the Vatican, Roman Catholic Church, and Government of Canada move beyond empty apologies.”“They have actively and explicitly tampered with evidence of their crimes and need to be investigated and held accountable.
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