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CONTINUE TO HONOUR THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT'S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION KEEPSAKE

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

All net proceeds from sales of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake are being donated to the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund, established by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Key Points: 
  • All net proceeds from sales of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake are being donated to the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund, established by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
  • Honouring the Survivors and the children who never returned home, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake raises awareness about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.
  • "The Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps us acknowledge the truth of the Indigenous children who never returned from Residential, Day and Boarding schools," said Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO, Marie Lemay.
  • All net proceeds from the sale of the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake will support the work of Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund, established by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Chief Cadmus Delorme appointed as chairperson of the new Residential School Documents Advisory Committee

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Residential School Documents Advisory Committee is the result of this direction.

Key Points: 
  • The Residential School Documents Advisory Committee is the result of this direction.
  • The Residential School Documents Advisory Committee will be composed of Survivors, First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members, and federal and expert representatives.
  • As the independent chairperson of the Residential School Documents Advisory Committee, Chief Delorme has a mandate to promote consensus-based decision-making and ensure Indigenous voices are reflected in all discussions and decisions regarding the identification, review and sharing of residential school-related documents.
  • Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation will be appointed as chairperson of the Residential School Documents Advisory Committee for a five-year term.

The Government of Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation launch a new funding opportunity to support Reconciliation Network in Response to Call to Action 65

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

The investment will support a national research program with multiyear funding to advance the collective understanding of reconciliation.

Key Points: 
  • The investment will support a national research program with multiyear funding to advance the collective understanding of reconciliation.
  • The funded recipients will participate in activitiesmanaged by the NCTR, in its role as coordination hub for the Reconciliation Network.
  • "As the host for the National Centre on Truth and Reconciliation, the University of Manitoba has an important role to play in reconciliation in Canada.
  • This investment through the Reconciliation Network is an important milestone in implementing the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

Canadian Federation of Library Associations Calls for the Release of all Outstanding Residential School Records

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2022) - The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has sent an open letter to federal Cabinet Ministers calling on their support for the full public release of outstanding residential school records currently being withheld by the Catholic Church and other orders of government.

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 29, 2022) - The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has sent an open letter to federal Cabinet Ministers calling on their support for the full public release of outstanding residential school records currently being withheld by the Catholic Church and other orders of government.
  • Following calls from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), the federal government has committed to turning over 12,000 residential school documents.
  • "The library community is united in the belief that truth must first come before reconciliation," said Lorisia MacLeod, Chair and Indigenous Ancestry Representative at CFLA-FCAB.
  • "For families, documents can represent important missing pieces of truth or can serve to clarify stories that have been passed down.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT SUPPORTS RECONCILIATION WITH KEEPSAKE HONOURING THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.

Key Points: 
  • Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.
  • "People in Canada can now honour those children and Survivors with this keepsake, and support the healing journeys of our communities through the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund."
  • "Mint employees are proud to have worked closely with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and its Survivors Circle to create the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake," said Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO, Marie Lemay.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT SUPPORTS RECONCILIATION WITH KEEPSAKE HONOURING THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOLS

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.

Key Points: 
  • Honouring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools.
  • "People in Canada can now honour those children and Survivors with this keepsake, and support the healing journeys of our communities through the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund."
  • "Mint employees are proud to have worked closely with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and its Survivors Circle to create the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake," said Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO, Marie Lemay.
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.

Witness Blanket goes digital to share truths and memories of residential school Survivors

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Monday, September 19, 2022

In the oral tradition of my ancestors, a witness has an important role to make sure things are not forgotten.

Key Points: 
  • In the oral tradition of my ancestors, a witness has an important role to make sure things are not forgotten.
  • As we launch this new platform today, I invite everyone to explore these stories, become witnesses to the voices and memories of Survivors and share their truths in your communities.
  • Users can explore 10 original stories that weave together video testimony from Survivors with information about a piece of the artwork.
  • The digital Witness Blanket project was created through a partnership between Newman, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Animikii Indigenous Technology, Media One Inc., and TELUS.

Survivors' Secretariat Welcomes Community to a Year in Review

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The Year in Review focused on Research and Document Collection, Ground Search Efforts, Community Accountability and Advocacy efforts tied to supporting and providing oversight of the Police Investigation and Statement Gathering Process.

Key Points: 
  • The Year in Review focused on Research and Document Collection, Ground Search Efforts, Community Accountability and Advocacy efforts tied to supporting and providing oversight of the Police Investigation and Statement Gathering Process.
  • As of August 23, 2022, the Secretariat has completed Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) scanning of 387 - 10x10 metre grids.
  • In terms of advocacy, the Secretariat has worked with several organizations in Six Nations and across the province to support commemoration activities.
  • We are greatly honoured to be working with the Survivors Secretariat to gather historical documents related to the Mohawk Institute.

Muin X Stanfield’s Give Back to National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

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Monday, August 22, 2022

The orange t-shirts created by this collaboration are the culmination of an almost 2-year project between Muin Clothing Co. and Stanfield's Ltd.

Key Points: 
  • The orange t-shirts created by this collaboration are the culmination of an almost 2-year project between Muin Clothing Co. and Stanfield's Ltd.
  • It aims to advance the process of Canadian reconciliation by bringing awareness to the healing journey of the Indigenous Peoples, redressing the legacy of residential schools and supporting the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR).
  • I find what is needed in Truth and Reconciliation today is a little wisdom and healing, so that is why I chose this animal for my 2022 offering for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Derek Lewis, owner of Muin Clothing Co., said about The Owl design.
  • Stanfields Ltd., a long-time trusted Canadian brand will manufacture the shirts and $1 from every purchase will go to the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Fund, administered by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Jump-Starting Indigenous Connectivity: Webinar on Real-World Projects

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

In its goal to promote a trusted internet for Canadians, CIRA is confronting a daily reality for Indigenous communities, says webinar panelist Dr. Randy Radney, Education Manager,Tilhqotin National Government, B.C.

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  • In its goal to promote a trusted internet for Canadians, CIRA is confronting a daily reality for Indigenous communities, says webinar panelist Dr. Randy Radney, Education Manager,Tilhqotin National Government, B.C.
  • We welcome this new focus for CIRA, stated Dr. Radney, With its special emphasis on funding internet-related projects that benefit Indigenous communities.
  • They will focus on a real-world path to:
    Learn about Indigenous-led internet projects where communities are taking internet issues into their own hands.
  • Learn about CIRAs Community Investment Program and the new emphasis being placed on funding internet-related projects that benefit Indigenous communities.