Prime Minister of Canada Announces National Day Observance
Key points
Prime Minister of Canada notes the historical impact of the residential school system on Indigenous communities
The federal government supports ongoing reconciliation efforts and the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action
TL;DR
Over 150,000 Indigenous children were placed in residential schools
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued 94 Calls to Action
Support services include the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line and Hope for Wellness Helpline
Original text
“Ola nige National Day ogjit Telaigeoeo ag Ilamatoltimg ag Nigtjaoigenetjoamogsitjig atelaig nageo, mioalgetjig tan Sapotitapenig Canada residential school teltageneoigasig, migoeitelemgetjig tan mo elmitagopenig ag togpogoltieg tan oigemaoa ag otann tan pemaatototj na tan gogei entotip. Me ag gasigimtelnagenipenag, piamio150,000 elnog, Inuitag ag Métisag mitjoatjitjg tepgisalopenig ongigeoag, oigemeoaoag ag ogt otan...
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