Federal apology for dog slaughter 25 years in the making – Nunatsiaq News
Nov 25, 2024
More than 1,000 animals killed in 1950s and 1960s
Emotions were high in Kangiqsujuaq’s community centre Saturday when the official apology came.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree flew into the community over the weekend to begin to make amends for the “unjustified killing” in the 1950s and 1960s of more than 1,000 sled dogs at the hands of RCMP, Quebec police and Hudson’s Bay Co., which led to food insecurity and loss of Inuit traditions.
The apology came with $45-million compensation for Makivvik Corp. to use for programs that will promote healing and cultural revitalization.
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