BC Premier David Eby apologizes in the legislature for historical mistreatment of Doukhobor children, allocates $10 million to help and prevent similar occurrences.

B.C. Premier David Eby has officially apologized in the Victoria legislature to members of the Doukhobor religious community, including children who were forcibly taken from their parents more than 70 years ago. The children were placed in educational facilities, including a former tuberculosis sanatorium in New Denver, where they were physically and psychologically mistreated. The province recognizes the harm caused has "echoed for generations" and is allocating $10 million to help those hurt by these historical wrongs and prevent similar occurrences.

February 27, 2024
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