Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized to the Tsilhqot'in community for the hanging of six chiefs more than 150 years ago in an emotional ceremony Friday that one chief says brought an end to a "difficult journey." "Today it's about our membership, and our membership all these years not believing that a prime minister would acknowledge that. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on horseback near Chilko Lake in B.C. When Trudeau read the statement in the Commons, members of Parliament broke into applause, prompting the Tsilhqot'in chiefs to hold up eagle feathers in salute. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Chief Joe Alphonse of Anaham ride with several other chiefs of the Tsilhqot'in National Government.

Source: CBC News November 03, 2018 01:40 UTC