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Innu were promised a 'better place' but suffered years of abuse, children in care inquiry hears

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WARNING: This story contains distressing details.

Emotional moments lead to pauses and embraces at the inquiry into the treatment of Innu children in care as community meetings continue in Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation. 

The Inquiry into the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System began in February with opening statements and testimony about the history of the Innu. 

The inquiry’s three commissioners, James Igloliorte, Anastasia Qupee and Mike Devine, are investigating systemic issues with the child protection system and will make recommendations to improve it.

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Any Innu with experiences or opinions on the child protection system are invited to speak this week.

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