Sixties Scoop Pros And Cons

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Yes, I believe that the a settlement should be extended to the Metis but not in the form of money,. Some of the metis were involved in the sixties scoop, and they do feel as if they have been left out. The sixties scoop like residential schools is not one of Canada’s best ideas for the indigenous community, and it was quite evil to many of the indigenous children that went through the event. I do believe that the government should have “settled” the sixties scoop, but in a different way. Money doesn’t do a thing. Yes, it will help you with debt and get you a few nice things but in reality it does not replace the years you had to go through pain and racism. What I say is that you solve the problem from the roots. The government should apologize,

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