Former PMs, aboriginal leaders launch group to ease tensions – Toronto Star
A declaration calling for a new partnership between aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups has been signed by a coalition of First Nations and political leaders.
OTTAWA—Former prime ministers and aboriginal leaders are joining forces in a bid to ease tensions between aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups.
A declaration calling for a new partnership was signed Thursday morning by a coalition of First Nations and political leaders.
The goal of Canadians for a New Partnership is to achieve better living conditions, education and economic opportunities for aboriginal groups — but first everyone must pledge to work together, the group says.
“Then, and only then, will we enjoy a foundation of trust sturdy enough to overcome the shame of historic harm and contemporary injustices and realize future possibility,” the declaration says, according to the Canadians for a New Partnership website.
“The New Partnership is neither deluded about past challenges nor deflated about present circumstances. We believe that hope must be created with the establishment of new trust and enthusiasm.”
