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MAY 25, 2000

NATIONAL:
Aboriginals aren't buying the sob story of Canadian churches who say they are near bankruptcy from dealing with lawsuits alleging sexual abuse and cultural oppression.
Natives skeptical churches face bankruptcy over residential schools (CP 5/24)

NEW BRUNSWICK:
The Christian Peacemakers, an American religious organization, is fasting in support of the Burnt Church Mi'kmaq. The group came to New Brunswick in April to ensure good relations between Native and non-Native fisherman but have focused the fast on the treatment the First Nation is receiving from the federal government.
Peacemakers fasting to support Burnt Church (CBC 5/24)