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Vatican distances itself from concepts used to oppress Indigenous people
The Vatican has formally repudiated the 15th-century Doctrine of Discovery, a legal and religious theory that was used for centuries to justify colonial conquests for the sake of spreading Christianity. Indigenous people in Canada have...
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Some European countries have apologised for their colonial past. Is it enough?
The Netherlands became the latest country to apologise for its historical role in slavery and the slave trade.
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New bill seeks to address Indian Act’s lingering discrimination
A proposed bill that seeks to address gender-based discrimination and inequities in the Indian Act could restore Indian status for hundreds of First Nations people.
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Calls grow for British Museum to return Parthenon sculptures to Greece
A new group called the Parthenon Project is aiming to settle the question of ownership and custody of a collection of marble sculptures removed from the Greek Parthenon by Britain's Lord Elgin in the 19th century.
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A new fourth plinth statue has arrived in Trafalgar Square celebrating a Malawian icon
Samson Kambalu's 'Antelope' has been unveiled in the centre of London as the latest temporary statue to stand upon Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.
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Ottawa poet laureate wrestled with Crown's role in colonialism while writing tribute to the Queen
Ottawa's English poet laureate Albert Dumont, who is also an Algonquin spiritual adviser, joins Rosemary Barton Live to talk about the memorial service being held in Ottawa on Monday to honour the Queen. He offers an early glimpse of his...
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Legacy of colonialism makes grieving Queen complicated for some
The British monarchy has a long history of colonialism, making grieving the Queen a difficult process for some. Kris Manjapra, professor of history at Tufts University, breaks down the complexity.
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Queen Elizabeth’s death and the monarchy’s ‘violent’ history
Queen Elizabeth II's death has garnered a spectrum of feelings around the world about her life, legacy and the monarchy.
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Dutch leader apologises for 'extreme violence' in Indonesia in colonial era
A report found that Dutch troops had committed atrocities between 1945 and 1949.
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Indonesian war of independence explored in new Amsterdam exhibition
The exhibit is jointly curated by Dutch and Indonesian curators but has already courted controversy over some language used.
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129-year journey nears end as France returns Benin treasures
France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artefacts for one last time before returning them to Benin.
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Tanzania’s Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Prize in literature
Swedish Academy recognises Tanzanian novelist’s ‘uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee’.
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Tanzania’s Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Prize for literature
Swedish Academy recognises Tanzanian novelist’s ‘uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee’.
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Mexico removes Christopher Columbus statue before annual protest
Authorities say the likeness was taken away for restoration work but added it was also time for reflection on Columbus’s legacy.
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Netherlands plans to return artefacts to former Dutch colonies
The Dutch culture minister is calling on European countries to come up with a common policy to deal with colonial theft.
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Belgium king expresses 'deepest regrets' over Africa colonialism
For the first time in the country's history, King Philippe acknowledged that acts of violence and cruelty were committed and the wounds are still raw in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Abuses of British Empire come under scrutiny
During World War II, Britain recruited thousands of African soldiers to fight against Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan.
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French parliament votes to return sacred "talking drum" to Ivory Coast
The sacred wooden instrument has been kept in the quai Branly museum in Paris for the past years, where it was restored while waiting for the transfer to its country of origin.
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Regina residents share what Canada Day means to them
CBC’s Janani Whitfield asked people in Regina how they feel about Canada as we head into this year's Canada Day. For some, it's about celebrating family and diversity. For others, it’s a time to reflect on the country’s values and history.
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Kenyan literary giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o mourned as a cultural icon
Ngũgĩ was often considered for the Nobel Prize in Literature and was recognized globally, including being shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and winning the Pak Kyong-ni Literature Award.
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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a revered Kenyan author dies at 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, the revered Kenyan man of letters and voice of dissent who in dozens of fiction and nonfiction books traced his country's history from British imperialism to home-ruled tyranny and challenged not only the stories told...
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UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay
Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius €120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.
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Algeria commemorates thousands killed by French troops in 1945 massacres
Ceremonies in the cities of Guelma, Kherrata and Setif on Thursday paid homage to the thousands of Algerians killed by French troops following anti-French riots in May 1945.
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British richest 10% gained $33.8 tn from India’s wealth
The wounds of British rule have come again in the spotlight in 2025. India, once known as the 'bird of gold' for its vast riches, was looted for 200 years by the British—and the bill is quite high.