Indigenous delegation heading to Vatican says institution has much more to do in terms of restitution
Indigenous leaders soon heading to the Vatican say they want to see restitution for the harms that Canada’s residential-school system inflicted on generations of families – with more financial compensation from the Catholic Church and delivered more quickly than it has promised so far.residential-school
“We are a bit incredulous to think that an entity with so many land holdings, and such vast assets, is unable to identify $25-million for the hundred-plus years of human-rights abuses perpetrated against Indigenous children,” he said. “It doesn’t compute when you see the Catholic Church’s current footprint and sustainability in this country.”
The message is being conveyed as a delegation of Indigenous residential-school survivors, elders, knowledge keepers, youth, leaders and other representatives is headed to Rome. Pope Francis will meet with each of the three Indigenous groups starting on March 28. A final audience with the Pope is scheduled for April 1.
“There is clear consensus among Canada’s bishops that more needs to be done to advance healing and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples,” said Jonathan Lesarge, the CCCB’s government and public-relations adviser, in an e-mailed response. Mr. Obed says restitution should go well beyond a fundraiser. ”When we think about the price of land and we think about the price of real estate, and the idea that none of that can be touched. And the only way in which the Catholic Church is able to make good on its legal obligation is to have individual Catholics, in 2020, to donate for this express purpose. It is categorically dissonant.”Some churches that were involved in running the schools are taking a different approach with funding.
“It is one thing to express sorrow and say that you are willing to open up any records,” he said. “It’s another thing to do all that you possibly can as an institution, with the power and resources that you hold, to help in a time of need for those most affected.”
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