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Native vets offered compensation
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2002 The Canadian government is offering Native veterans $20,000 in compensation, an amount many feel is grossly understated. Unlike other soldiers, Aboriginals were never offered benefits after they served their country. Veterans Affairs is now offering a $39 million compensation to living veterans or their spouses. Some say they should be paid $500,000. Many have taken the government to court. Get the Story:
Native vets reluctantly accept compensation (CBC 10/3)
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