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By Alex Murray Writer First Nations children that were separated from their families by Canada\u2019s discriminatory child welfare system are finally being compensated by the Government of Canada. One year on from the opening of the first claims period for the First Nations and Family Services and Jordan\u2019s Principle Settlement on March 10, 2025, more than $654 million has been paid out to eligible claimants from more than 136,000 claims. T \u201cThe Compensation delivered over the past year represents meaningful progress and important recognition for many First Nations children and families harmed by Canada\u2019s discrimination,\u201d said Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak in a statement. \u201cThese payments are an important step towards justice and accountability. We encourage Family Class Members to submit their Claim when they… <\/p>\n

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By Alex Murray Writer First Nations children that were separated from their families by Canada\u2019s discriminatory child welfare system are finally being compensated by the Government of Canada. One year on from the opening of the first claims period for the First Nations and Family Services and Jordan\u2019s Principle Settlement on March 10, 2025, more than $654 million has been paid out to eligible claimants from more than 136,000 claims. T \u201cThe Compensation delivered over the past year represents meaningful progress and important recognition for many First Nations children and families harmed by Canada\u2019s discrimination,\u201d said Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak in a statement. \u201cThese payments are an important step towards justice and accountability. We encourage Family Class Members to submit their Claim when they... <\/p>\n

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