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Friday, June 29, 2012

Maine signs Historic 'Truth and Reconciliation' Agreement with Indian Tribes

Maine signs Historic 'Truth and Reconciliation' Agreement with Indian Tribes


Chiefs from all five of Maine's tribes joined Gov. Paul LePage today in signing an historic agreement to create a Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It will examine child welfare practices that once resulted in large numbers of Indian children being forcibly removed from their homes. The ceremony in the State House Hall of Flags marks the first time that such an effort has occurred in the United States between Indian nations and a state government. Tribal members consider the agreement crucial to their healing process.

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