Cody Groat
Cody Groat is an assistant professor of history and Indigenous studies at Western University, recognized for his scholarly contributions to the understanding of Indigenous history and the impacts of colonialism. He has commented on the significance of Pope Francis's acknowledgment of the residential school system as genocide, emphasizing its implications for Indigenous Peoples both in Canada and globally.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Cody Groat is an expert in Indigenous cultural heritage at Western University in Ontario.
Le Vatican restitue une soixantaine d’artefacts autochtones au Canada
France· 2025-12-10
Cody Groat, a historian and expert in Indigenous studies, emphasized that the return of the artifacts is a significant step in restoring Indigenous identity.
staroselski artefakti se vračajo v Kanado
Slovenia· 2025-12-08
Cody Groat commented on the contestable nature of the gifting of items.
The Vatican held these sacred Indigenous artifacts for more than a century. They’re on their way home
United States· 2025-12-08
Cody Groat is an assistant professor who discussed the historical significance of the charter.
A 355-year-old Royal Charter that survived the blitz sold for $13m in Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Cody Groat is an assistant professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies at Western University.
Indigenous artifacts returned by Vatican will arrive in Canada in December
Canada· 2025-11-17
Cody Groat criticized the Vatican's decision to transfer the artifacts to Canadian bishops instead of returning them directly to Indigenous communities.
Vaticano devolve 62 artefactos aos povos indígenas do Canadá. Cem anos depois | Igreja Católica
Portugal· 2025-11-16
Cody Groat is an assistant professor of history and Indigenous studies at Western University.
Weston family sought to avoid auction in bid for Hudson’s Bay charterCanada· 2025-08-01
Cody Groat remarked that Pope Francis's acknowledgment of the residential school system as genocide was foundational.
Indigenous leaders in Canada react to the Pope’s death with a mix of gratitude and unresolved painCanada· 2025-04-22
