作为和解努力的一部分,加拿大于2026年开始向原印度医院方案的幸存者支付费用。
Canada begins paying survivors of its former Indian Hospitals program in 2026 as part of reconciliation efforts.
2026年初,加拿大开始对现已关闭的印第安医院方案幸存者进行补偿,这个制度几十年来为土著病人提供的医疗照顾不足,而且往往十分苛刻。
In early 2026, Canada began compensating survivors of its now-closed Indian Hospitals program, a system that provided inadequate and often harsh medical care to Indigenous patients for decades.
一名幸存者表示宽慰和感激,称这一行动是早就应该承认历史创伤的。
One survivor expressed relief and gratitude, calling the move a long-overdue acknowledgment of historical trauma.
补偿是更广泛的和解努力的一部分,标志着在解决系统性不公正方面迈出的重要一步,尽管有关付款和资格的细节仍在最后确定之中。
The compensation, part of a broader reconciliation effort, marks a significant step toward addressing systemic injustices, though details on payouts and eligibility are still being finalized.
倡导者说,这一倡议反映出国家日益致力于纠正过去的错误,尽管在确保公平获得治疗和康复方面仍然存在挑战。
Advocates say the initiative reflects growing national commitment to redress past wrongs, even as challenges remain in ensuring equitable access and healing.