‘The sun is shining on the Vatican’: B.C. First Nations leaders react to Pope Francis’ apology
leaders say this is a historic moment and it is the beginning of a load road to reconciliation.
“The Pope’s apology is too late, obviously. What we’re talking about is international crimes against humanity. An apology isn’t a get out of jail card.” She would have liked to see the delegation in Rome be led by survivors of residential schools who still feel like their voices have not been heard at an international level.
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