And then I only knew my name was Ministik," he told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2010. The federal government announced Monday that Indigenous people can now apply to reclaim their traditional names on passports and other government ID. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)"The traditional names given to Indigenous children carry deep cultural meaning. "At times, efforts to use traditional names have been met with everything from polite rejection to racism." He did not say whether Indigenous individuals would have to provide proof of Indigenous identity, but Miller said officials "want to cut out the red tape."

Source: CBC News June 14, 2021 16:01 UTC