Author: ernestinawilkes
Canada – Federal Court of Canada approved the Gottfriedson settlement agreement for former Day Scholars at Indian Residential Schools
The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today. Ottawa, Ontario (October 1, 2021) — The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Carolyn Bennett, issued the following statement today: “The mistreatment of Indigenous children is a tragic and shameful part of Canada’s history, the impacts of which are still being felt today. The Government of Canada is deeply committed to advancing reconciliation and healing for former Indian Residential School Day Scholars and their descendants. On Friday, September 24, 2021, the Federal Court approved the Indian Residential Schools Day Scholars (Gottfriedson) Settlement Agreement. The Court ruled that the agreement is ... Read more