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Phil Fontaine’s Statement to the Pope on Residential Schools

by Open-Publishing - Monday 4 May 2009

Religions-Beliefs Canada-Québec

Georgia Straight

National Grand Chief Phil Fontaine of the Assembly of First Nations delivered this statement today (April 29) to Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. Today the pope told a delegation of aboriginal Canadians he is sorry for the abuse that took place at Canadian residential schools run by the Catholic Church.

Most Holy Father:

Today is a joyous day for the human spirit. It is a momentous day for our people and for our country, Canada.

It is my highest honour as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations to represent your people in your presence in this awe-inspiring house of worship and grace.

Most Holy Father, thank you for receiving us...

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An Historic Non-Apology, Completely and Utterly Not Accepted
http://auto_sol.tao.ca/node/3137