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Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqyik chiefs leave working group, lose confidence in Aboriginal affairs minister


Posted: Dec 16, 2020 12:52 PM AT | Last Updated: December 16, 2020
Chief Ross Perley of Neqotkuk or Tobique First Nation (left), Regional Vice-Chief Roger Augustine and Chief Rebecca Knockwood of Fort Folly First Nation will no longer be part of the All-Parties Working Group on Truth and Reconciliation. (CBC)
Three Mi kmaw and Wolastoqiyik chiefs have pulled out of a provincial working group set up to address Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, saying the government is using the group to avoid having a public inquiry into systemic racism.
A news release says Chief Ross Perley of Neqotkuk, or Tobique First Nation, Chief Rebecca Knockwood of Fort Folly First Nation and Regional Vice-Chief Roger Augustine will no longer be part of the All Nations and Parties Working Group on Truth and Reconciliation. ....

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