The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada believes that in order for Canada to flourish in the twenty-first century, reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canada must be based on the following 10 principles:
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For complete listing all 94 TRC Calls to Action , click on the following link:
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report consists of a six volumes on Canada’s Residential Schools as follows:
- Volume 1: The History, Part 1: Origins to 1939
- Volume 1: The History, Part 2: 1939 – 2000
- Volume 2: The Inuit and Northern Experience
- Volume 3: The Métis Experience
- Volume 4: Missing Children and Unmarked Burials
- Volume 5: The Legacy
- Volume 6: Reconciliation
- Honouring the Truth, Reconciling the Future
- The Survivor’s Speak
Featured Updates
Justice (25-42)
Why the RCMP Won’t Face Consequences for Dale Culver’s Death
Prosecutors made the ‘extremely rare’ move to consult an independent expert — one who’s been accused of bias. His report toppled the case. Amanda Follett……
May 2, 2024
Call to Action # 18
New supports for allied health, clinical support workers will boost workforce
NationTalk: VANCOUVER – May 1, 2024: People accessing health care will benefit from a stronger workforce as the Province further invests in recruitment, retention and training……
May 2, 2024
Call to Action # 53
Bill C-29 passes in Parliament
The federal Reconciliation Council was officially given life when Bill C-29 received Royal Assent Tuesday in Ottawa. Hamilton Spectator: The federal Reconciliation Council was officially……
May 2, 2024
Child Welfare (1-5)
‘We are also human beings’: Quebec court authorizes off reserve class-action lawsuit against province, Canada
A lawsuit filed in a Quebec court alleges that Quebec and Canada discriminated against Inuit children in Nunavik’s 14 communities including Kuujjuaq. Photo: APTN. APTN……
May 2, 2024
Justice (25-42)
Indigenous people can’t trust Thunder Bay police says Julian Falconer, lawyer representing families
https://player.vimeo.com/video/941413433?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: Families who have lost loved ones in Thunder Bay recently have written to the Inspector General of Policing of Ontario calling for……
May 2, 2024
Justice (25-42)
When your duty to protect the land clashes with settler laws
By Sidney Coles | Opinion | May 1st 2024 Rainbow Eyes in traditional headwear at Fairy Creek. Photo by Glenn Reid Listen to article Canada’s National Observer: OPINION – In British……
May 1, 2024
Language and Culture (13-17)
Nation-to-nation ribbon skirt exchange honours MMIWG
‘It’s up to us to make sure that they are heard and that they are remembered,’ says organizer The De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal……
May 1, 2024
Call to Action # 41
‘A place that nobody wants to be:’ Police search Saskatoon landfill for missing woman
https://player.vimeo.com/video/941755224?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: The father of a missing woman looked out over the Saskatoon landfill Wednesday, as police wearing white chemical-resistant suits scoured through piles……
May 1, 2024
Call to Action # 29
St. Anne’s lawyer calls for inquiry into Justice Canada’s handling of school records
https://player.vimeo.com/video/941421334?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 APTN News: A lawyer representing survivors of St. Anne’s Indian Residential School in northern Ontario says there needs to be a public inquiry into how Justice Canada……
April 30, 2024
Call to Action # 92
Canada Increases Support for Indigenous Participation in Critical Minerals Development and Supports Good Jobs in the Northwest Territories
NationTalk: : Natural Resources Canada – Partnering with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and businesses is critical to building inclusive, sustainable, and resilient natural resource sectors in Canada.……
April 30, 2024
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Child Welfare (1-5)
Current Reality The 2021 census also found that 3.2 per cent of Indigenous children in Canada were in foster care, compared to just 0.2 per cent……
Read More0/11 Completed
Education (6-12)
Current Reality Between 1996 and 2016, a 2 per cent cap on annual increases was in place; between 2004-05 and 2013-14, provincial expenditures increased roughly……
Read MoreEliminate discrepancy in education funding for First Nations on-reserve vs off-reserve
Prepare and publish annual education reports: Indigenous vs non-Indigenous
Provide funding to end backlog for First Nations post-secondary education
2/5 Completed
Language and Culture (13-17)
Current Reality Canada is home to around 60 indigenous tongues in 12 separate and distinct language families Most languages have multiple dialects, often with issues……
Read MoreCreate post-secondary degrees and diploma programs in Indigenous languages
0/7 Completed
Health (18-24)
Current Reality April 16, 2024: Budget 2024 commits $1,058 to First Nations and Inuit health but does not add any new money to meet their……
Read MoreAll students to take a course in Indigenous culture and awareness training
1/21 Completed
Justice (25-42)
Current Reality April 16, 2024: Budget 2024 commutes $467M over 5 years for First Nations and Inuit policing. However, only $122M (26%) of that is……
Read MoreEnsure lawyers receive cultural competency and Indigenous rights training
Residential School Settlement Agreements for those excluded from the TRC process
Develop national plan to publish data on Indigenous criminal victimization
Publish legal opinions on scope and extent of Aboriginal and Treaty rights
11/45 Completed
Reconciliation CTAs (43-94)
The Royal Commission emphasized that Aboriginal peoples’ right to self-determination is essential to a robust upholding of Canada’s constitutional obligations to Aboriginal peoples and compliance……
Read MoreGovernment of Canada to develop with Indigenous peoples a Royal Proclamation of Reconciliation
Parties to Settlement Agreement to develop and sign a Covenant of Reconciliation to advance reconciliation
All levels of government to repudiate Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius
Church Parties to Settlement Agreement to adopt and comply with principles of UNDRIP
Church Parties to Settlement Agreement and Faith groups to repudiate Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius
Provide education to civil servants on Indigenous issues, history and treaties
Develop and teach curriculum on Aboriginal spirituality, history and culture
Allocate permanent funding for healing, language and reconciliation projects
Federal Government to provide multi-year funding for community-based youth programs
Fully adopt and implement UNDRIP, ensure access to records, add resources
Deliver residential school death records to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Inform families of child’s burial location, determine commemoration ceremonies and reburial
Identify, protect, maintain and commemorate residential school cemeteries
Commit to Indigenous principles and protocols for residential school cemeteries
Commission and install a Residential school monument in each capital city
Journalism and media schools to offer education programs in Indigenous history, UNDRIP and issues
Ensure long-term Indigenous athlete development and support for North American Indigenous Games
Ensure national sports policies and programs and initiatives are inclusive
Ensure Indigenous territorial protocols are respected for International sporting events
Corporate sector to adopt UNDRIP as a reconciliation framework and apply to policy and operations