We can forgive, but we’ll never forget’: residential school survivors in Manitoba travel to papal visit stop – CBC

Jul 21, 2022

Some going to Edmonton want apology, others hope church commits to supporting healing for First Nations

Linda Daniels is getting ready to leave Portage la Prairie, Man., to travel to Edmonton for the Pope’s first stop in the Canadian Papal visit.

The 68-year old who was forced to attend the Sandy Bay Residential School is nervous about the emotions she’ll feel if the Pope delivers an apology for the church’s involvement in the residential school system.

“Once he says the apology … I know it’s going to be hard,” said Linda, who was overcome with emotions.

“We are going to heal, the people are going to heal, and they’ll rise up, and it’s going to be a better place for our people.”

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