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Maskwacis — Four indigenous leaders in central Alberta say the Pope's next visit will help the world understand the impact of the housing school system on indigenous peoples and intergenerational trauma. say.
Pope Francis will visit the Maskwacis region south of Edmonton as part of his Canadian tour from July 24th to 29th.
He will meet with a group of First Nations, Metis and Inuit. He goes to Maskwacis and the original Ermineskin Indian Residential School site.
Chief Randy Armineskin says planned visits are causing a lot of emotions and emotions for housing school survivors.
He added that the community is working with mental health professionals to provide support to survivors.
The Pope is expected to apologize during his visit to Maskwasis.
This report by Canadian Press was first published on July 27, 2022.
