The Vatican returns dozens of Indigenous artifacts to Canada
In a major step for reconciliation, 62 Indigenous cultural belongings have been returned to Canada from the Vatican Museums. The collection, which includes a rare century-old kayak and sacred items, was welcomed by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis leaders in Montreal. This repatriation fulfills a promise made by Pope Francis and follows years of advocacy. It marks a powerful moment of cultural revitalization, restoring stewardship of these ancestral items to the communities they belong to.
