Exploring Theme: "What is the Doctrine of Discovery?"

On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Pam Palmater looks at the Doctrine of Discovery and opens up the discussion of what comes next.  APTN News: After decades of advocacy by Indigenous Peoples worldwide, the Pope has finally repudiated the so-called “doctrine of discovery” and the immoral acts committed by colonial...

Now What? Next Steps for Uprooting the Doctrine of Discovery By Kate Gunn and Bruce McIvorThe Catholic Church’s recent announcement repudiating the Doctrine of Discoveryhas been met by Indigenous groups as both a welcome and long-overdue development. The focus now shifts to whether – and how – Canada will use the announcement as an opportunity to create...