But it isn't buying forgiveness because noone of those paying was involved in the atrocities in question. It might be called an unsolicited bribe given in hopes

But it isn't buying forgiveness because noone of those paying was involved in the atrocities in question. It might be called an unsolicited bribe given in hopes of reducing any multi-generational grudges that might be held. Turns out it seems to have the opposite effect, by putting a spotlight on an ugly bit of history. Lesson learned: don't bother. If the receiving side considers it a negotiation it's on them that they attach a price tag to the lives of their ancestral community.