First Nations Call to Criminalize Residential School Denial

Published on August 13, 2026
Assembly of First Nations calls for criminalization of residential school denialismJackie McKayJuly 15, 2026'It is a shame to live in a country that will not protect our people from hate crimes,' says MKO grand chiefThe Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has passed an emergency resolution that calls on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism.The advocacy organization, which represents chiefs countrywide, is holding its annual general assembly in Ottawa this week. The resolution was passe
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