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Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments

Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments
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The mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodati, apologized to Indigenous evacuees from Kashechewan after a city official made controversial comments equating them to the homeless population. The evacuees have been living in local hotels since January due to a state of emergency caused by failing infrastructure in their home community.

Upwards of 100 people were in attendance at the rally, including many supporters of the evacuees.

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