Pope calls treatment of Indigenous in Canada schools ‘genocide’
Al JazeeraNov 26, 2022
The Facts
On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned about the rise of "denialism" and emphasized the need for "uncovering the truth," as the country marked National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Adapted from the grassroots Orange Shirt Day, the federal statutory holiday recognizes the abuse Canada's indigenous peoples suffered at state- and church-run residential schools.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Canada can't begin to heal or move forward as a nation until it acknowledges its shady past and the harm caused by its residential schools. Trudeau is right; far too many Canadians are in denial about the past, and if the whole truth isn't recognized, historic mistakes are bound to be repeated.
Establishment-critical narrative
The recent discovery of "mass graves" has proven to be nothing more than an abnormality on the radar that was invalidated once excavations occurred. Thanks to inaccurate reporting and an unwillingness of mainstream media to correct the facts, this fallacious story spread widely and did nothing but undermine the legitimate grievances of indigenous individuals.
