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Hope remains for Liberal action on Indigenous promises, but spotty record leaves many advocates skeptical

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, says the Liberals have had to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' to effect change.

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Hope remains for Liberal action on Indigenous promises, but spotty record leaves many advocates skeptical

Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, says the Liberals have had to be dragged 'kicking and screaming' to effect change.

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