Your World Tonight Indigenous cultural items returned, B.C. mill closures, Removing a rusting ship from a Newfoundland waterfront, and more
Dec 6, 2025
Juanita Taylor, a CBC reporter on Indigenous repatriation, discusses the historic return of 62 cultural items to Canada from the Vatican, marking a significant step for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Chris Reyes, a CBC correspondent, covers protests in Washington over U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, spotlighting public dissent amid rising tensions. The podcast also touches on the impact of U.S.-Canada trade disputes on B.C. mills and the federal government's plans to remove a derelict ship blighting a Newfoundland town.
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Historic Repatriation Shows Momentum
- Dozens of Indigenous cultural objects from the Vatican have returned to Canada after lengthy negotiations.
- Leaders see this as proof that further repatriation from the Vatican and other museums is achievable.
Negotiator Traveled With Returned Crates
- Dwayne Smith, who led negotiations, traveled with five crates containing 62 items from Rome to Canada.
- Communities will unveil objects at different times while final custodial homes remain undecided.
Caribbean Strikes Fuel Global Protest
- U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and questions raised in Congress sparked global protests against intervention near Venezuela.
- Demonstrators and critics call for accountability after videos and briefings described troubling scenes.