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Reconciliation

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada believes that for Canada to flourish in the 21st century, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canada “requires sustained public education and dialogue…about the history and legacy of residential schools, Treaties, and Aboriginal rights, as well as the historical and contemporary contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian society.” This page offers resources to support your own learning and reconciliation.

Image credit: Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Bentwood Box is a lasting tribute to all Indian Residential School Survivors. The carved panels represent the unique cultures of former First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. Used with permission.

See also: Residential Schools in Canada, Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

  •  Last updated: March 11, 2025

ON THE SHELF

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Honouring Reconciliation

Honouring Reconciliation

52 Ways to Reconcile : How to Walk With Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing by David A Robertson
52 Ways to Reconcile : How to Walk With Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing by David A Robertson
Truth and Reconciliation Through Education
Truth and Reconciliation Through Education
Namwayut by Robert Joseph
Namwayut by Robert Joseph
Truth Telling by Michelle Good
Truth Telling by Michelle Good
True Reconciliation by Jody Wilson-Raybould
True Reconciliation by Jody Wilson-Raybould
Standoff by Bruce McIvor
Standoff by Bruce McIvor

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4 Seasons of Reconciliation

Reconciliation Education is the foremost educational tool for corporate, community, and classroom anti-racist training in providing the basic foundational 1:0:1 on reconciliation with authentic Indigenous voices.

Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada

Created by the CBC Indigenous Unit, Beyond 94 allows you to track outcomes on the Calls to Action, learn more about the residential school(s) that operated near their communities, and discover concrete examples of how Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians can work together. The project is a living resource as new documentaries, residential school survivor stories, ideas and community-based action around reconciliation are added.

Circles for Reconciliation

"The aim of Circles For Reconciliation is to establish trusting, meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples as part of the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission."

It’s Our Time: Assembly of First Nations Toolkit

A tool to bring together First Nations and non-First Nations people and foster a spirit of cooperation, understanding, and action.

Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation leads the B.C. Government in pursuing reconciliation with the First Nations and Indigenous peoples of British Columbia.

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

The NCTR is a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.

Reconciliation Canada

Born from the vision of Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Gwawaenuk Elder, Reconciliation Canada is leading the way in engaging Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize the relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.

Reconciliation Dialogue Toolkits

The Community Action Toolkits are intended to provide you with some guidelines and ideas on how to start the reconciliation conversation.

Returning to Spirit Reconciliation Workshops

While reconciliation seems like a vague or unattainable concept, RTS breaks it down into small but impactful steps for everyone and anyone. Our work focuses on learning from the past, gaining the tools to make change in our present and being empowered to create a better future.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action

In order to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the following calls to action.

Whose Land

Whose Land is a web-based app that uses GIS technology to assist users in identifying Indigenous Nations, territories, and Indigenous communities across Canada. The app can be used for learning about the territory your home or business is situated on, finding information for a land acknowledgement, and learning about the treaties and agreements signed across Canada.

 

加拿大真相與和解委員會 94 行動呼籲 (中英對照)

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action (Chinese Translation)

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