Chief Ouray Crowfoot of the Siksika First Nation said the settlement doesn\u0027t make up for past wrongs, but it will make a difference in people\u0027s lives
Miller drew applause when he addressed the crowd in Blackfoot in a speech that last nearly three minutes.“Today’s a new day. It’s time to move on.”“This settlement will enable you to invest in your priorities like infrastructure, education and supports for elders and youth,” he said. “It will create new economic, social and cultural opportunities.”Article content
“Canada needs to stop using the word reconciliation. You will never reconcile. You will never make it whole,” he said. “We are the second-largest First Nation from a land perspective, yet we don’t have policing on the reserve,” he said. “We’re working to get our policing back.Article contentThe Siksika website indicates each member is also to receive $20,000 in July as part of the settlement.
He explained at a media availability later that he knows Miller has proven to be a friend of the Siksika people.
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