Minister Carolyn Bennett and INAC

federal responsibilities: That when Vancouver group shifted the focus to reinstating a youth cultural program and increasing Indigenous language funding, both federal responsibilities, according to CBC. A spokesperson from INAC confirmed via email that Minister Carolyn Bennett will meet with the group "in the coming weeks" to discuss language funding, and also to discuss a youth culture program disbanded by the Harper government in 2012. "We've heard from the youth about the importance of rebuilding their identity as proud Indigenous people, and we agree that cultural and wellness programming plays a valuable role," states the email. Toronto protesters left that city INAC buidling on Thursday, saying they were directed to leave by youth from Attawapiskat. Protesters who occupied the INAC office in Vancouver for six days say they've secured a meeting with Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett. The fallout from historical injustices in Indigenous communities has created circumstances in which people, like those in Attawapaskat, are now killing themselves. "As mothers, we see the sense of urgency and we did what we had to do to make addressing it a priority," said Webster. Webster said she cautiously optimistic about the gesture. "This new government didn't just shut its ears; it listened, it wants direction and we're here to provide that, but we don't want lip service." Re-establishing culture and language programs fits into a bigger healing picture, Webster said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.