Feds spending $2M for advice on identifying unmarked graves at residential schools

Ottawa is spending $2 million for an organization to provide First Nations with options around identifying possible human remains.

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It says the group will provide expert information on DNA analysis and “other forensic approaches for consideration” and then prepare a final report for the federal government.Article content The internal document said First Nations were seeking a national strategy when it comes to addressing unmarked graves and officials felt the organization was a trusted voice.

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