Quebec Premier Francois Legault is defending his comments about a new history museum after he was accused by a group representing First Nations of trying to erase their history.

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador criticized Legault’s April 25 comments that suggested the province’s history began with the arrival of French explorers Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain in the 16th and 17th centuries.

In announcing his plan for a Museum of Quebec History, the premier said the history of Quebec 'started with the explorers'{ai:summary}<p>Quebec Premier dismisses criticism from First Nations over comments on new history museum. #society</p>

Quebec premier says new Quebecois museum will talk about Indigenous people, and isn't trying to erase their history

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