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Interview with Phil Fontaine

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George Negus interviews Indigenous Canadian leader and AFN National Chief, Phil Fontaine about his response to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generation.

Fontaine is a dedicated and highly respected leader in Canada and has been instrumental in facilitating change and advancement for the Indigenous population in Canada.

The AFN National Chief applauded the Australian government for its leadership and decision to apologise to its Indigenous population, a feat which leaders in Canada have yet to do.

On air: 20th February 2008

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Veteran journalist and interviewer George Negus presented Dateline from 2005 until 2010.

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