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STATEMENT OF APOLOGY BY THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF CANADA TO THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF THIS LAND 24 SEPTEMBER, 2021 We (the Catholic Bishops of Canada) take this opportunity to affirm to you (the Indigenous Peoples of this land) and acknowledge the suffering experienced in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system, which led to the suppression of Indigenous languages, culture and spirituality; we failed to respect the rich history, traditions and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge the grave abuses that were committed by some members of our Catholic community: Physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and sexual. We also sorrowfully acknowledge the historical and ongoing trauma and the legacy of suffering and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples that continue to this day. Along with those Catholic entities which were directly involved in the operation of the schools and which have already offered their own heartfelt apologies, we, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, express our profound remorse and apologize unequivocally. We are fully committed to the process of healing and reconciliation. Together with the many pastoral initiatives already underway in dioceses across the country, and as a further tangible expression of this ongoing commitment, we are pledging to undertake fundraising in each region of the country to support initiatives discerned locally with Indigenous partners. Furthermore, we invite the Indigenous Peoples to journey with us into a new era of reconciliation, helping us in each of our dioceses across the country to prioritize initiatives of healing, to listen to the experience of Indigenous Peoples, especially to the survivors of Indian Residential Schools, and to educate our clergy, consecrated men and women, and lay faithful, on Indigenous cultures and spirituality. We commit ourselves to continue the work of providing documentation or records that will assist in the memorialization of those buried in unmarked graves. Having heard the requests to engage Pope Francis in this reconciliation process, a delegation of Indigenous survivors, elders and knowledge keepers, as well as youth will meet with the Holy Father in Rome in December 2021. Pope Francis will encounter and listen to the Indigenous participants, so as to discern how he can support our common desire to renew relationships and walk together along the path of hope in the coming years. We pledge to work with the Holy See and our Indigenous partners on the possibility of a pastoral visit by the Pope to Canada as part of this healing journey. We commit ourselves to continue accompanying you, the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples of this land. Standing in respect of your resiliency, strength and wisdom, we look forward to listening to and learning from you as we walk in solidarity. 36
THE COMMITMENT TO WORK TOGETHER PRESENTED BY AN ELDER AND A CHAPLAIN AT THE REGINA PROVINCIAL CORRECTIONAL CENTRE 30 SEPTEMBER, 2021 There can be no debate that the Catholic Church and other Christian groups have done many things that hurt Indigenous peoples. Racism, the Residential School legacy, the 60s Scoop, and other such realities have had a detrimental and lasting effect on individuals and communities. Although many would claim that these deep wounds can never fully heal, we sincerely believe that no person or no group is beyond redemption. As a witness to our belief that reconciliation is always possible, we (an elder and a chaplain) commit ourselves to work together for our common good and the betterment of those at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre. We begin by acknowledging the hidden prejudices that we may have about the other; we recognize that we must listen to the stories of our brothers and sisters. Although one of us is a Catholic priest and the other an Indigenous elder, bonds of kindness and goodwill unite us. We hope that our open and honest relationship might be a model for those present in this institution. On the day that we mark a real need for Truth and Reconciliation, we are doing everything possible to deepen what unites us. Each of us has hopes, desires, and fears; these are sacred. We must treat others with dignity and respect. We deeply believe that the Creator calls us to stand united with those around us; we do this by being a friend to those most near and compassionate to those most in need. Opposite is an apology to the Indigenous peoples of this land by the Catholic bishops. Although no single letter can heal the hurt that comes from generations of trauma, we recognize that this is a solid first step on the long path toward reconciliation between the Christian faithful and the Indigenous peoples. We ask that you first read their letter and then commit yourself to a process of healing within your own families and communities. If you want to share any personal thoughts or feelings, we are ready to listen. You can write us a note with your reflections or put in a request to meet with someone from our offices. As colleagues and friends, we hope that our own desire for reconciliation might be emulated by those both at the RPCC and beyond its walls. Let us each be the change we wish to see in the world. Elder Dion Yuzicappi Cultural Office Father Jeffrey S. Burwell SJ Chaplaincy Office 37
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