Vatican to Return Indigenous Cultural Items to Canada Taken a Century Ago

The New York Times11/15/2025 • Last cited 11/15/2025

Summary

The Vatican will return a dozen Indigenous cultural items, including a whale-hunting kayak, to Canada next month, which were taken during a 1925 exhibition, according to The New York Times. This decision reflects ongoing efforts to address historical injustices related to Indigenous artifacts.

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