60s scoop settlement
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Information session for ’60s Scoop survivors held in DartmouthThe '60s Scoop refers to a period between 1960 and 1991, when about 20,000 Indigenous and Inuit children were seized from their birth families and relocated to non-Indigenous homes.PoliticsJan 17, 2019
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Attempt to appeal settlement in ’60s Scoop class action tossed over ‘extreme’ lack of evidenceA Federal Court of Appeal judge said the applicants had provided no support for their highly unusual motion seeking leave to appeal the settlement.CanadaNov 9, 2018
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‘We are sorry:’ Alberta premier formally apologizes to ’60s Scoop survivorsAlberta becomes the second province to acknowledge its role and seek to make amends for a dark chapter in Canadian history.CanadaMay 28, 2018
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’60s Scoop settlement worth $875M approved by federal judge after Saskatoon hearingsFollowing two days of hearings in Saskatoon, Sask., a federal judge has ruled to approve an $875 million settlement that will be paid out by the federal government to victims of what's become known as the '60s Scoop.PoliticsMay 12, 2018
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Government of Alberta looking to speak with 60s Scoop survivorsIn an attempt to “shape a meaningful government apology,” the Alberta government is going to be speaking with survivors of the 60s Scoop over the next few months.CanadaJan 4, 2018
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Métis Nation – Saskatchewan calls for inclusion in ‘60s Scoop settlementMétis Nation – Saskatchewan is calling on the federal government to include Métis people in the ‘60s Scoop compensation deal.CanadaOct 12, 2017
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Alberta ’60s Scoop survivors say settlement a good start, but some families still torn apart"We need the opportunity to bring our '60s Scoop survivors together in Alberta to create a safe environment for them to share their stories."CanadaOct 6, 2017
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Ottawa pledges $800M for ’60s Scoop victim compensation, reconciliation foundationCrown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the '60s Scoop.CanadaOct 6, 2017
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’60s Scoop settlement ‘first step’ in reconciliation with Indigenous victims: BennettThe federal government has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to survivors of the '60s Scoop for the harm suffered by Indigenous children taken from their families.CanadaOct 5, 2017
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