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One of the elements of the agreement was the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to facilitate reconciliation among former students, their families, their communities and all Canadians.
- Delivering on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Reconciliation. Royal Proclamation and Covenant of...
- Understanding the National Day
September 30, 2021, marks the first National Day for Truth...
- Delivering on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC; French: Commission de vérité et réconciliation du Canada [CVR]) was a truth and reconciliation commission active in Canada from 2008 to 2015, organized by the parties of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (sometimes shortened to T&R Day) (NDTR; French: Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation), originally and still colloquially known as Orange Shirt Day (French: Jour du chandail orange), is a Canadian holiday to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system.
Learn about the federal statutory holiday that honours the children and Survivors of residential schools and their families and communities. Find out how to wear orange, participate in local events, access mental health supports and explore the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its calls to action.
The TRC was a legal settlement between Residential Schools Survivors and the federal government and churches. It documented the truth of the schools and their impacts, and produced a report with 94 Calls to Action for reconciliation.
Sep 24, 2015 · Learn about the history, mandate and challenges of the TRC, a commission created to address the legacy of residential schools in Canada. The TRC hosted national events, collected statements and documents, and issued a final report and a call to action for reconciliation.
Learn about the history, culture and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Find out how to join the virtual activities and events to mark the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021.
