The newly-elected leader of the largest advocacy organization for First Nations in Canada has thrown her support behind the idea of reparations for Indigenous people. "Reparations are an essential part of the journey on reconciliation," Archibald said. WATCH: New national chief calls for reparations for Indigenous peopleNew national chief calls for reparations for Indigenous people Politics News 0:56 National chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RoseAnne Archibald, says settler colonialism has had such negative historical effects on Indigenous people in Canada — effects that continue to this day — that they deserve redress. WATCH: Archibald says she plans to focus her efforts on reconciliationNewly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations RoseAnne Archibald says she plans to focus her efforts on reconciliation. Archibald said reparations for Indigenous people must go beyond these existing settlements.

Source: CBC News July 09, 2021 17:38 UTC