Canada finally backs UN Indigenous declaration
The Canadian government said Friday it had endorsed the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Canada’s UN arguments trouble TRC commissioner
Canada’s most recent positioning during UN debates on indigenous peoples rights has left one of the main players with the commission delving into the dark history of residential schools wondering if he can ever reconcile with this country.
Elite BC school faces ugly racism charge
An elite British Columbia private school is facing a human rights complaint from an Indian residential school survivor who alleges the institution did little after she faced a racist barrage from a manager who said “all Indians are dirty filthy pigs.”
Reaction to resignation of Harry Laforme
APTN National News The disappointing news continues to echo across the country. Residential school survivors,…
Canada issues historic apology to residential school survivors
APTN National News Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued an historic apology to survivors of residential…
Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement announced for survivors
APTN National News It’s being called an agreement for the ages … a start to…