Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

The Canadian Press  23/07/2024 15:45 The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is criticizing the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying they are profoundly disappointed and outraged. Communities could previously receive up to $3 million through the Residential Schools Missing Children Community Support Fund, but funding will now be capped at $500,000. Deputy Grand Chief Betsy Kennedy says the decision to cut back funding is not only disheartening, but disrespectful to the survivors and families affected by the system. Ottawa says the adjustment in funding was made in order to take a “sustainable approach” that provides money to as many community-led projects as possible. In a statement, Crown-Indigenous Relations says the funding adjustments will not apply to previously signed agreements, and highlighted the $216…

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