Canadian prime minister apologizes to aboriginal students who endured abuse
Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper will publicly apologize today: for over 100 years the government set up boarding schools where indigenous children were abused. It s seen as a tremendous gesture by the government. The reaction to public apologies can range from standing ovations to outcry for
more. The Takeaway checks in on some apologies gone by.
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