Tanya Talaga

Tanya Talaga, an Anishinaabe journalist and contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail, shares her insights on Pope Francis's apologies to Indigenous peoples. She discusses the emotional significance of his apology for the Catholic Church's role in the residential school system and the critical responses it received. Talaga explores the complicated journey of reconciliation and the expectations for future actions from the Church and its leadership. Her perspective sheds light on the broader implications for Indigenous communities and the ongoing quest for justice.

Tanya Talaga, an Anishinaabe journalist and filmmaker, shares her insights on the profound legacy of Murray Sinclair, the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. She discusses how Sinclair's work illuminated the traumas of Indigenous residential school survivors and paved the way for dialogue about reconciliation in Canada. The podcast dives into themes of resilience in the face of racism, the ongoing struggle for justice, and the necessity of understanding historical injustices to create a hopeful future for Indigenous communities.