Ontario Regional Chief Benedict releases statement on reversal of funding cuts for Indian Residential Schools

August 23, 2024

Late last week, the federal government reversed a policy that placed a cap on available funding related to Indian Residential Schools. This reversal came after a chorus of opposition from First Nations, Survivors, and other organizations across the country. First Nations and Survivors learned during a short afternoon meeting in late July that funding for organizations and community leaders searching for missing children…