jun 17, 2008 - Apology to All Former Residential Schools Students

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper, on behalf of the Government of Canada, delivered a formal apology in the House of Commons to former students, their families, and communities for Canada's role in the operation of residential schools. The apology recognized the profoundly damaging and lasting impact the schools had on Aboriginal culture, heritage and language.
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100015644/1100100015649

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