Indigenous leader says Pope Francis visit leaves room for reconciliation and change
Global News
The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation felt Pope Francis acted as a true leader, but thinks the rest of the papal team fell short — especially during planning for the visit.
Indigenous leaders are reflecting on the historic visit of Pope Francis to Alberta — and its shortcomings.
The chief of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, Tony Alexis, said he felt some frustration with the planning process ahead of the Pope’s arrival.
“It’s supposed to be an Indigenous event. A lot of the time we were moved to the side, so that the intention of the visit would be held in the forefront. It should not be like that. We should be equals.”
Alexis said planning the itinerary alongside the Catholic Church reminded him of the attitudes present within residential school teachings.
“When we talk about the residential schools — what was that? It was implied that we didn’t know what we were doing. That’s what residential schools were.
In a statement to Global News Wednesday, the Papal Visit Team said, “We recognize that the Holy Father’s trip has come together very quickly, with final dates being confirmed only two months ago.
“We understand the concerns and acknowledge that a longer planning window would have allowed us a broader and more fulsome engagement on the various aspects of the visit.”
The team said it is hopeful that the programming developed with the support of Indigenous partners “will help many find the healing they have long sought.”
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