'Not a day of celebration,' says plaintiff as payments begin for former First Nations kids in care

The New Brunswick government declared National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a provincial holiday, emphasizing that truth and reconciliation extends beyond a single day, according to Rachel Burke of the Wolastoqey Tribal Council. Additionally, the first payments to First Nations harmed by the underfunded child welfare system are being distributed, marking a significant milestone for affected individuals, as noted by AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.

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