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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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NCTR Survivor Circle Nominations
August 29 2022 Survivors are the foundation of Truth and Reconciliation in this country and integral to the work of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR). The Survivors Circle provides guidance and advice to the NCTR, Governing Circle, the University of Manitoba, and NCTR partners on the NCTR mandate and other important matters […]
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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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Statement from The Honourable Murray Sinclair on the Pope’s Apology
July 26, 2022 WINNIPEG — The Honourable Murray Sinclair, former senator and chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC), issued the following statement today: “I want to recognize the importance of the Pope’s apology to Survivors, their families, and communities. For many Survivors, I know that hearing the words of contrition from […]
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City of Saskatoon: #ActOnReconciliation by viewing the raised Reconciliation Flag
Following the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has initiated a campaign called #ActOnReconciliation. It’s intended to harness the momentum of NDTR and Orange Shirt Day (also September 30) and keep Reconciliation top of mind all year long. The campaign calls for action and awareness […]
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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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NCTR and NFB preserving more than 1500 hours of sacred history
February 16 2022 National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and National Film Board of Canada partnering to preserve more than 1,500 hours of sacred history The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) today announced a new partnership that will allow for the long-term preservation of Survivor […]
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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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