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SEPTEMBER 6, 2000

Some Native leaders are rejecting a public apology made by the the Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, and United Churches held yesterday in St. John's, Newfoundland.

The apology was intended to apologize for centuries of abuse by officials who were charged with educating the country's aboriginal children. The churches say non-acceptance of their apology was expected and understandable.

Get the Story:
Some native leaders dismiss churches' apology (CBC 9/6)

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Relevant Links:
The Anglican Journal - Contains a special report about the experiments and the church's involvement.