Native american actor Adam Beach to back new films

Adam Beach, a native american actor from Manitoba, plans to leave Law and Order: SVU at the end of the season to concentrate on new projects.

One of Canada's most prominent First Nations film stars has a plan to get more aboriginal stories into movie theatres and onto the airwaves.

Beach has announced he is setting up a new film company and will take a high-profile role in a new internet cable company.

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Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine is pleased to announce that residential school survivors are officially eligible to apply and receive a Common Experience Payment, now that the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement has been finalized. Survivors are also entitled to apply for the Independent Assessment Program (IAP) for compensation for serious abuses experienced during their time spent at residential schools.

“Today is a remarkable day for residential school survivors, for First Nations, and indeed, for all Canadians,” stated National Chief Fontaine. “This settlement agreement is not only about compensation, but also about healing and reconciliation between First Nations and Canada.” At last, justice will be served for those who have suffered a long and often painful journey through the residential schools experience.” ...Read more about Canadian Indian Residential Schools