News & Updates
A collection of news and internal articles shared regarding the latest updates in discovery, truth, and reconciliation surrounding residential schools.
Man conceived at B.C. residential school and his dad sue Anglican Church
A 56-year-old adopted B.C. man, who tracked down his biological father two years ago, discovered he had been born as a result of sexual assault at a residential school in Alert Bay. Now he and his father, 72, are suing the Anglican Church for damages, including for the son’s loss of knowledge of his Indigenous […]
St. Anne’s survivor awarded $72K after review of denied abuse claim is still fighting
WARNING: This story contains details of abuse of children at residential schools For the residential school survivor known only as claimant T-00185, justice has been elusive. He alleged in 2009 under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement assessment process that he had been sexually abused by two older boys at the notorious St. Anne’s Indian […]
St. Anne’s survivors speak out on Canada’s attempts to dismiss fight for accountability
Survivors of the St. Anne’s residential school near Fort Albany, Ontario, are speaking at the Ontario Superior court this week to address Canada’s attempt to dismiss their fight for accountability. The virtual hearings started Monday morning and will continue through Friday…