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Stephen Harper and Canada First Nations

Canada First Nations: The prime minister apology to Canada First Nations has not worn well. In 2008, Stephen Harper issued a heartfelt apology to First Nations for the hurt inflicted by Canada with its policy of assimilation, according to The Chronicle Herald. He asked for their forgiveness. He said he wanted to walk with First Nations on their journey, and share their burden. His speech sounded genuine and authentic. I remember thinking that this might just be the turnaround moment for Canada and its First Nations and There is no place in Canada for the attitudes that inspired the Indian residential schools system to ever again prevail, he said before the House of Commons. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.