Throughout this year, we have been focused on the journey toward healing and reconciliation between Indigenous People and the Church. In March 2022, a Delegation of Indigenous People will travel to Rome to meet with Pope Francis to share the experiences which have negatively impacted their lives since early missionaries came to this land. Additionally, Pope Francis has accepted the invitation of the CCCB to visit Canada on a pilgrimage of healing and reconciliation.
The resources on this page will assist the Catholic faithful in learning more about the history of Indigenous People and their relationship with the Catholic Church.
Early Missionaries
and the Encounter of Worldviews
Historical perspectives
on early missionaries
and the encounter of worldviews
Biographical information
on significant people from the time
The Spirit of the Treaties
Historical perspectives
on the spirit of the Treaties
Biographical information
on a significant person from the time
Residential Schools
Historical perspectives
on Indian Residential Schools
Biographical information
on Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Intergenerational Effects
Historical perspectives
on Intergenerational Effects
Biographical information sur
on Our Lady of Guadalupe
and Saint Juan Diego
Reconciliation
Historical perspectives
on Reconciliation
Biographical information
on Rose Prince
Additional Resources
Source: CCCB website