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TRC Full Report documents

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada June 2, 2015

(L to R) Panelists Jessica Bolduc, Chief Robert Joseph, Todd Khozein, Robert (Bob) Watts and Mary Simon discuss ways to further reconciliation. Photo: Art Babych

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Education a key element to reconciliation

Art Babych June 2, 2015

Clara Fergus shares her experiences of the Brandon Indian Residential School with the help of a support worker. Photo: André Forget

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For residential school survivors, impact lasts generations

André Forget June 1, 2015

(L to R): Grand Chief Edward John, TRC Commissioner Wilton Littlechild, Indigenous rights activist Ellen Gabriel and Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies President David Langtry. Photo: André Forget

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UN Declaration provides ‘crucial framework’ for reconciliation

André Forget June 1, 2015

An estimated 10,000 people joined the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Walk for Reconciliation, which included representatives from various dioceses across Canada. Photo: André Forget

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Key recommendations of the TRC report

Anglican Journal Staff June 1, 2015

Inuit elder Sally Webster lights the quliq, an oil lamp traditionally used by Inuit, during the opening ceremonies of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's closing event in Ottawa. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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TRC chair: Reconciliation requires commitment of all Canadians

ajadmin June 1, 2015

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A walk to remember slideshow

André Forget May 31, 2015

Between 7,000 and 10,000 people from across Canada marched from Gatineau to Ottawa as part of the launch of the final event of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, May 31 to June 3, in Ottawa. Photo: Art Babych

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Walk for reconciliation a celebration and a reminder

André Forget May 31, 2015

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Walk for Reconciliation videos

Anglican Journal Staff May 31, 2015

Duty warden Till Heyde tolls the bell at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa 22 times, marking the church’s #22days campaign for healing and reconciliation. Photo: Art Babych

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Church bells ring for residential school survivors, reconciliation

Leigh Anne Williams May 31, 2015

Anglicans were among thousands who took part in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Walk for Reconciliation May 31 in Ottawa. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Why are you walking?

ajadmin May 31, 2015

Baptism among Indigenous people has plummeted because churches "pretty much abandoned our communities in urban areas and reserves," says Bishop Mark MacDonald. Photo: Art Babych

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Workshop explores role of the Bible in reconciliation

Art Babych May 30, 2015

A former residential school student holds an artwork given by a local grade school student at the Truth and Reconciliation National Event held in Inuvik in 2011. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Anglicans head to Ottawa for TRC close

Anglican Journal Staff May 28, 2015

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Ashcroft lay ministry turns to early church for inspiration

André Forget May 28, 2015

Heather Shuter, Clarence Basil and Denise Lafferty mind the blockade outside of Shulus. Photo: André Forget

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Anglicans join biosolids protest in Nicola Valley

André Forget May 26, 2015

The Rev. Andrew Wesley (holding an eagle feather) shares his experience as an Aboriginal priest at a reconciliation feast sponsored by Church of the Redeemer in December. Photo: Marites N. Sison

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Reconciliation continues past TRC at Toronto church

André Forget May 26, 2015

Elaine Sawkins (middle) of St. John the Baptist, Anglican diocese of Ontario, was among those who greeted the truth and reconciliation walkers. They include (L to R): Remi Nakogee, Daren Hughie, Frances Whiskeychan, Patrick Etherington, Sr. and behind him, Patrick Etherington, Jr. and Maurice Wesley. Photo: Contributed

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Breaking the residential school cycle, one step at a time

Debra Fieguth May 26, 2015

Bishop David Torraville, diocese of Central Newfoundland, spends some time with children before the Sunday church service at St. Alban’s Cathedral, Dar es Salaam. Photo: Andrea Mann

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Companion relationships tell a different story

Leigh Anne Williams May 25, 2015

The need for shelter in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Nepal has taken on greater urgency with the beginning of monsoon season in June, say aid agencies. Photo: ACT Alliance

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PWRDF partners with Toronto NGO in effort to aid Nepal

Ben Graves May 25, 2015

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Why can’t God do anything for himself?’

Rhonda Waters May 25, 2015

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