Canadian government apologizes for 19th-century fund mismanagement, announces $447.9M compensation for five Ontario First Nations, via Manitoulin Project.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree apologized on behalf of the Canadian government for the mismanagement of funds belonging to five Ontario First Nations over a century ago. The apology occurred during a ceremony on Manitoulin Island, which also announced a $447.9 million compensation settlement. This settlement, known as "the Manitoulin Project," addresses historical grievances stemming from the Crown's failure to honor agreements made in 1862.
October 26, 2024
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