Burning Tintin books deemed offensive to indigenous peoples? The 2019 book burning at a group of schools in Canada, only revealed this week, has sparked controversy amid an election campaign.

The Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, which manages 30 schools in southwestern Ontario, identified and removed 5,000 children's books it claimed conveyed prejudices about indigenous peoples.

Among the titles were "Tintin in America," "Asterix and the Indians" and three Lucky Luke comic books, as well as novels and encyclopedias.

Some were burned during a reconciliation ceremony, Radio-Canada revealed Tuesday.

"It was a gesture of reconciliation with the First Nations and a gesture of openness towards other groups represented in the school district and in society," Lyne Cossette told the public broadcaster, citing works that contained "obsolete and inappropriate content."

Faced with a public backlash, the school board said Wednesday it had suspended the removal of books from its libraries. Nearly 200 books are currently under review.

"I am never in favor of burning the books," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop, while also highlighting the importance of reconciliation with the First Nations.

On Twitter, leader Erin O'Toole promised that "a Conservative government would be committed to reconciliation."

"But the road to reconciliation does not mean tearing down Canada. I strongly condemn the burning of books," he said.

The leader of the New Democratic Party, Jagmeet Singh, meanwhile espoused changes to how children are taught.

Canada was shaken by recent discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves of indigenous children forced to attend residential schools set up by the government to assimilate them into the mainstream from the late 1800s to the 1990s.

Students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language.

And indigenous communities continue to deal with the lasting trauma of the government's failed policy.

Burning Tintin books deemed offensive to indigenous peoples? The 2019 book burning at a group of schools in Canada, only revealed this week, has sparked controversy amid an election campaign.

Burning Tintin books deemed offensive to indigenous peoples? The 2019 book burning at a group of schools in Canada, only revealed this week, has sparked controversy amid an election campaign. The Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, which manages 30 schools in southwestern Ontario, identified and removed 5,000 children's books it claimed conveyed prejudices about indigenous peoples. Among the titles were "Tintin in America," "Asterix and the Indians" and three Lucky Luke comic books, as well as novels and encyclopedias. Some were burned during a reconciliation ceremony, Radio-Canada revealed Tuesday. "It was a gesture of reconciliation with the First Nations and a gesture of openness towards other groups represented in the school district and in society," Lyne Cossette told the public broadcaster, citing works that contained "obsolete and inappropriate content." Faced with a public backlash, the school board said Wednesday it had suspended the removal of books from its libraries. Nearly 200 books are currently under review. "I am never in favor of burning the books," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop, while also highlighting the importance of reconciliation with the First Nations. On Twitter, leader Erin O'Toole promised that "a Conservative government would be committed to reconciliation." "But the road to reconciliation does not mean tearing down Canada. I strongly condemn the burning of books," he said. The leader of the New Democratic Party, Jagmeet Singh, meanwhile espoused changes to how children are taught. Canada was shaken by recent discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves of indigenous children forced to attend residential schools set up by the government to assimilate them into the mainstream from the late 1800s to the 1990s. Students were physically and sexually abused by headmasters and teachers who stripped them of their culture and language. And indigenous communities continue to deal with the lasting trauma of the government's failed policy.

Book burning for Canada indigenous reconciliation sparks backlash

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday called for an independent investigation after a "shocking" video showing the arrest of an indigenous chief by federal police.

The footage showed&nbsp;Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam being floored and repeatedly punched by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer,&nbsp;turning a spotlight on systemic racism in the country's police force. The confrontation took place in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on 10 March.

We've all now seen the shocking video of Chief Adam's arrest and we must get to the bottom of this," Trudeau told a daily briefing.

"Like many people I have serious questions about what happened," he said. "The independent investigation must be transparent and be carried out so that we get answers."

In the dashcam video, broadcast by several Canadian media, Adam has a heated exchange with a police officer outside a casino in the province of Alberta.

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The tense situation degenerates quickly when the officer tries to handcuff Adam's wife, and a second officer is seen tackling Adam to the ground and punching him in the face.

Adam last weekend circulated images of his bruised and battered face following the arrest.&nbsp;

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"We know that this is not an isolated incident," Trudeau said. "Far too many black Canadians and indigenous people do not feel safe around police. It's unacceptable. And as governments, we have to change that."

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Thousands of Canadians have marched in solidarity with US protesters against racism and police brutality, following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during an arrest by Minneapolis police.

Trudeau himself took a knee, a popular protest gesture, last Friday at a demonstration outside his office in Ottawa.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday called for an independent investigation after a "shocking" video showing the arrest of an indigenous chief by federal police.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday called for an independent investigation after a "shocking" video showing the arrest of an indigenous chief by federal police. The footage showed Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam being floored and repeatedly punched by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, turning a spotlight on systemic racism in the country's police force. The confrontation took place in Fort McMurray, Alberta, on 10 March. We've all now seen the shocking video of Chief Adam's arrest and we must get to the bottom of this," Trudeau told a daily briefing. "Like many people I have serious questions about what happened," he said. "The independent investigation must be transparent and be carried out so that we get answers." In the dashcam video, broadcast by several Canadian media, Adam has a heated exchange with a police officer outside a casino in the province of Alberta. BREAKING NEWS: Dash-cam footage obtained by CTV News shows Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam getting tackled by Wood Buffalo RCMP officers, then punched in the head and put in a choke-hold. #cdnpoli #RCMP pic.twitter.com/NKJeapPzDN — Rosa Hwang (@journorosa) June 12, 2020 × The tense situation degenerates quickly when the officer tries to handcuff Adam's wife, and a second officer is seen tackling Adam to the ground and punching him in the face. Adam last weekend circulated images of his bruised and battered face following the arrest. Canada indigenous chief Allan Adam battered during arrest "We know that this is not an isolated incident," Trudeau said. "Far too many black Canadians and indigenous people do not feel safe around police. It's unacceptable. And as governments, we have to change that." Thousands of Canadians have marched in solidarity with US protesters against racism and police brutality, following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during an arrest by Minneapolis police. Trudeau himself took a knee, a popular protest gesture, last Friday at a demonstration outside his office in Ottawa.

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