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Canadian archivist uncovers ‘very profound’ residential school records in Rome

residential school students in the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate archives in Rome, he knew he was looking at something important.“It did have a very historic feeling to it, very profound,” the head archivist for the Winnipeg-based Centre for Truth and Reconciliation said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press.Few archivists are able to explore the religious order’s private records in the Italian city, Frogner said. But he spent five days early last month looking through the archives at the Oblate General House, where photos, personnel files and manuscripts describe the group’s actions around the world since its founding in 1816.That legacy includes a significant presence in Canada.

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COVID-19: Most Cowessess First Nation cases involve kids, Halloween protocols in place

Cowessess First Nation has taken action to help slow the spread of COVID-19 cases. The southern Saskatchewan community has a total of 15 cases and two that are still waiting to be confirmed.

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Canada’s new governor general is making history, becoming the first Indigenous person to hold the role. The Trudeau Liberals are continuing to ramp up election speculation by announcing plans for a “high-frequency” rail in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor.

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Much more needed after Cowessess announcement: advocates

Two advocates welcomed the funding announcement at Cowessess First Nation, but say a lot more needs to be done to affect meaningful change.

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Canada Day: Mixed feelings toward calls for reflection instead of celebration

The city of Melville, Saskatchewan, near the Cowessess First Nation, where as many as 751 unmarked graves were detected near a former residential school, is joining a growing number of nationwide communities cancelling Canada Day celebrations.

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Residential school discoveries highlight Canada’s long road to reconciliation

The Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan says it’s uncovered an estimated 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School. The facility is just one of about 140 “schools” the country used to culturally assimilate Indigenous children, thousands of whom died after living in deplorable conditions.

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‘You heard them begging for help’: Survivor of Saskatchewan residential school recalls painful memories

Warning: Ths video contains disturbing content. The Cowessess First Nation says up to 751 unmarked graves have been found at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School east of Regina.

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‘They made us believe we didn’t have souls:’ Survivor of Saskatchewan residential school recounts their experience

Elder Florence Sparvier of Cowessess First Nation recounted her time at the Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan on Thursday, following the discovery of an estimated 751 unmarked graves at the site of the former residential school. “They pounded it into us, and really, they were really mean, when I say pounding I mean pounding.

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Cowessess First Nation announces discovery of 751 unmarked graves at former Saskatchewan residential school

Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme announced on Thursday the discovery of an estimated 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval residential school in Saskatchewan.

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Estimated 751 unmarked graves found at former Saskatchewan residential school

residential school, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan said Thursday. ‘Horrific and shocking’: FSIN, Cowessess First Nation to announce unmarked grave findings Thursday The announcement was made at a virtual press conference by FSIN chief Bobby Cameron and Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme and comes weeks after 215 unmarked burial sites were reported at a residential school in Kamloops. BREAKING: Cowessess First Nation has discovered 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School site.

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751 unmarked graves found at former Saskatchewan residential school

residential school, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan said Thursday. ‘Horrific and shocking’: FSIN, Cowessess First Nation to announce unmarked grave findings Thursday The announcement was made on Zoom by FSIN chief Bobby Cameron and Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme and comes weeks after 215 unmarked burial sites were reported found at a residential school in Kamloops. BREAKING: Cowessess First Nation has discovered 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School site.

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‘Horrific and shocking’: FSIN, Cowessess First Nation to announce unmarked grave findings Thursday

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan say they will be announcing a “horrific and shocking discovery” on Thursday morning. Work starts on locating unmarked burial sites at former residential schools in Saskatchewan The discovery is in relation to unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School, which was located about 140 kilometres east of Regina.“The number of unmarked graves will be the most significantly substantial to date in Canada,” a news release from the FSIN read.The FSIN said “hundreds” of unmarked graves have been discovered.

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Saskatchewan government prepares for mass COVID-19 immunizations

Saskatchewan government is preparing for mass immunizations when it begins receiving large amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Paul Merriman joined the Saskatchewan Health Authority on Thursday for a tour of the mass immunization clinic inside the International Trade Centre at Regina’s Evraz Place – which is expected to be ready for use in April.The clinic will accommodate a maximum of 30 immunization tables with each table able to deliver six to seven vaccines per hour.

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Cowessess First Nation navigates vaccine hesitancy during reserve’s rollout

A southern Saskatchewan first nation is navigating the complications of the coronavirus vaccine rollout and hesitancy among some members after a quarter of people being offered the shot turn it down.

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Coronavirus: Cowessess First Nation navigates vaccine hesitancy during reserve’s rollout

coronavirus vaccines in his community, but added that some members are hesitant about it.One in every four people being contacted and offered immunization is refusing, Delorme, who has been contacting them to try and better understand why, told Global News Tuesday.“It’s just the trust between First Nations and the health delivery over the last five, six decades,” he said.

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Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan steps up coronavirus preventative measures

The Cowessess First Nation says it is taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19, including setting up monitoring stations at entrances to its community.

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