terry pedwell: David Johnston, shown here in a 2013 file photo, said during a CBC Radio interview over the weekend that the roots of Canadian immigration extend all the way back to include Indigenous people, according to Toronto Star. PATRICK DOYLE / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo Johnston bestowed honours during a ceremony in which frontman of the Tragically Hip, Gord Downie, and 28 others were honoured for their work in raising awareness of Indigenous issues. Gen. Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS By Terry Pedwell The Canadian Press Mon., June 19, 2017 OTTAWA Gov. David Johnston apologized publicly Monday for referring to Indigenous peoples as immigrants as he bestowed honours on 29 people including the frontman of the Tragically Hip for their efforts in furthering Indigenous causes. Gen.
(www.immigrantscanada.com). As
reported in the news.
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