BRANTFORD There is cautious optimism amongst the local Indigenous community following Ontario s announcement of funding to identify and commemorate burial sites at former residential schools. But there are still unanswered questions, along with skepticism from some in the First Nations community who have seen government promises go unfulfilled before. The rollout? I m actually looking to get further clarification on that as well. I don’t know specifically how they plan to roll that out to each of the communities, said Six Nations of the Grand River Chief Mark Hill. On Tuesday, the Ontario government unveiled a $10 million action plan to identify and commemorate unmarked burial sites at former residential schools across the province.
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CORNWALL Kanehkiiostha “Lynn” Edwards, 45, of 2nd Street West, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at her apartment.
Friends may call Wednesday 2-6 PM at the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 11 AM at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. Burial will follow at the Edwards Family Cemetery.
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