US EditionFraser Apologizes, Says Comments on Indigenous Consultation Eroded Trust
- On Wednesday in Ottawa, Justice Minister Sean Fraser expressed regret for remarks he made the previous day regarding the government's obligation to consult Indigenous leaders.
- Fraser made the comments stating the UN Declaration requires consultation but does not grant Indigenous Peoples a "blanket veto power."
- National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak of the Assembly of First Nations reached out to Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Tuesday evening to voice her concerns about his remarks, leading him to issue an apology.
- Fraser acknowledged that although his remarks were made with good intentions, they may have caused pain and undermined the fragile trust that has developed over a long period between Indigenous Peoples and the government.
- Fraser emphasized the government’s desire to work in partnership with Indigenous Peoples respecting their rights and moving forward on relationships.
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Justice minister says he apologized to Chief Cindy Woodhouse
Justice Minister Sean Fraser, stopping to speak with reporters Wednesday morning, said he felt compelled to apologize publicly after AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse contacted him expressing issues with comments he made the day before about consultation with Indigenous groups over resource projects. Fraser said he understands it is essential work is done in partnership with Indigenous groups when it comes to resource project selection and any c
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10 hours ago News Duration 3:08 Justice Minister Sean Fraser, stopping to speak with reporters Wednesday morning, said he felt compelled to apologize publicly after AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse contacted him expressing issues with comments he made the day before about consultation with Indigenous groups over resource projects. Fraser said he understands it is essential work done in partnership with Indigenous groups when it comes to resour…
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