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Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience
Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience is an historical report, based primarily on evidence gathered from the government and churches’ own archival records, that directly links the actions and omissions of the federal government and the churches that operated Indian Residential Schools with the crisis of the missing and disappeared children and unmarked burials. It […]
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City renames local park in honour of Truth and Reconciliation – CK News Today
September 28, 2023 The City of Owen Sound will unveil a new sign to rename Kelso Beach to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A ceremony will be held Saturday, September 30, at 9:30 a.m to change the name of the area to “Kelso Beach at Nawash Park.” People can join the celebration […]
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Government of Canada supports projects across Canada to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
From: Canadian Heritage OTTAWA, August 30, 2022 We recognize this statement may contain information that is difficult for many and that our efforts to honour Survivors and families may act as an unwelcome reminder for those who have suffered hardships through generations of harmful government policies toward Indigenous Peoples. If you need someone to talk […]
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Survivors’ Flag raised on Parliament Hill to honour those impacted by the residential school system in Canada
August 29, 2022 If you need someone to talk to, a National Residential School Crisis Line offers emotional support and crisis referral services for residential school Survivors and their families. Call the toll-free Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Hope for Wellness Help Line also offers […]
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Joint statement from Crown–Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Statement Ottawa, Ontario (August 29, 2022) — The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, and Stephanie Scott, Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, delivered this joint statement today for the raising of the Survivors’ Flag on Parliament Hill: “With this flag, residential school Survivors […]
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Moving Forward on Reconciliation
From: Department of Finance Canada Backgrounder April 7, 2022 The federal government is committed to a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, truth, co-operation, and partnership. Budget 2022 proposes to invest an additional $11 billion over six years to continue to support Indigenous children and families, and to help […]
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Assembly of First Nations finalizing preparations for delegation to visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021
November 12, 2021 Assembly of First Nations finalizing preparations for delegation to visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican in December 2021 (Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is releasing today the details of its upcoming delegation to Vatican City in support of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #58. In […]
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Statement from AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald on Pope Francis Visit
Statement from AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald on Pope Francis Visit “I’ll welcome Pope Francis when he arrives on Turtle Island to issue a long overdue apology to survivors and intergenerational trauma survivors. Meegwetch to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) for quickly acting on our request. The Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Call to Action #58 […]
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Fort William First Nation and Thunder Bay come together to honour Indian Residential School children and Survivors – Anishinabek News
October 13, 2021 THUNDER BAY — Fort William Chief Peter Collins and Thunder Bay Mayor Bill Mauro stressed the importance of remembering the children lost at Indian Residential School during Thunder Bay’s Sept. 30 tree planting ceremony at Vickers Park. Thunder Bay Councillor Kristen Oliver and City of Thunder Bay Anishinaabe Elders Advisory Council Elder […]
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Truth and reconciliation in Durham: What does it look like? – Durham Region News
Ontario observes 1st National Day For Truth and Reconciliation October 7, 2021 Durham municipalities continue to work toward reconciliation, months after the remains of 215 schoolchildren were found at a former residential school site in Kamloops, B.C. At the time, Durham communities mourned the loss and held vigils to support the victims and their families. […]
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