Vatican Returns Sacred Artifacts to Indigenous Canadian Communities After Century
The Vatican has returned over 60 sacred artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada, including a rare Inuit sealskin kayak. These items were originally taken from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities over a century ago and have been held in the Vatican museums. The return follows a three-year campaign by Indigenous leaders, endorsed by Pope Francis before his death, as part of a broader movement to repatriate cultural artifacts. The artifacts were initially displayed at the 1925 Vatican Mission Exposition, and their return is seen as a significant step in reconciliation efforts. 
