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In May 2006, the occurred. It was the largest settlement in Canadian history. Residential school survivors were part of a class action lawsuit against the Canadian government and were able to receive financial compensation for their experiences in residential school.

Here we had Indigenous People who put the issue of residential schools on the public agenda. Alongside the class action lawsuit was the formation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Led by the Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Dr. Marie Wilson, this Commission was created to provide an opportunity for those affected by residential schools to courageously share their stories. From these stories, a was created along with

The TRC defined “Reconciliation” as the following:

“Reconciliation is about establishing and maintaining a mutually respectful relationship between [Indigenous] and Non-[Indigenous] peoples in this country. In order for that to happen, there has to be awareness of the past, acknowledgement of the harm that has been inflicted, atonement for the causes, and action to change behaviour. (2015, p. 6)”
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The 94 Calls to Action are legal imperatives to address the legacy of residential schools and ensure reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous People. Residential School Survivors wanted to see a fundamental change in the relationship between themselves and the rest of Canada. All Canadians are called upon to engage in reconciliation, including post-secondary institutions.

Call to Action 62 calls upon “post-secondary institutions to educate teachers on how to integrate Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods” (2015, p. 238). At �鶹ֱ��, the Debwewin miinwaa Naaskodaadiwin Miikaans is a living response by the �鶹ֱ�� community to Truth and Reconciliation.

The is currently in Manitoba and is an archival repository for all of the material collected by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. By honouring the Truths of Survivors, we can begin to Reconcile for a better future for all.

Trail marker 7 | Reconciling for the future

All Canadians have been called upon to be a part of Reconciliation. Acts of Reconciliation should center Indigenous self-determination, empower Indigenous People, and establish respectful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. There’s many ways you can meaningfully engage in Reconciliation as outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and its 94 Calls to Action. There are Calls to Action that speak to all levels of government and all sectors of society, including education. You are encouraged to find and commit to one that speaks to you.��

Contact information

Sandi Pallister-Gougeon
Academic Program and Support Officer
Indigenous Studies/Services

249.388.0701
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