More than 900 children died in government-funded boarding schools that aimed to “Kill the Indian, save the man” through forced assimilation and eradication of Indigenous culture.
These kind of official apologies are more important than people think. This creates an official record admission of fault, which can provide a legal standing for lawsuits. It still has to go through court, but the apology essentially makes the government liable for damages.
These kind of official apologies are more important than people think. This creates an official record admission of fault, which can provide a legal standing for lawsuits. It still has to go through court, but the apology essentially makes the government liable for damages.
It’s also important for governments to have humility and leave doors open for reconciliation.
Peace is achieved through heads of states apologizing.
Damn I really like your last sentence.