10 years on, less than 20 Truth and Reconciliation calls implemented, advocates say
Global News
Advocates say progress has been made, but more work needs to be done to achieve meaningful reconciliation.
A decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its 94 Calls to Action, advocates say progress has been made but more work needs to be done to achieve meaningful reconciliation.
The final report of the commission was released on Dec. 15, 2015, outlining recommendations aimed at addressing the legacy of residential schools and advancing reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.
In an interview with Global News, residential school survivor Jennifer Wood says she has seen a noticeable shift in public awareness and understanding over the past 10 years.
“I see a significant change from the larger public,” Wood said. “They’re more empathetic, they’re more understanding, they’re looking at it through a different lens.”
Among the Calls to Action is a commitment to creating and preserving records of children who attended residential schools.
Wood says she is now able to access information about her mother and grandmother through the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR).
“The fact that they’re protected means a great deal to me,” she said. “Because everything should be accessible to survivors who wish to find out information on themselves and their families.”
In a statement marking the anniversary, the NCTR said the milestone is a time to “assess our progress and reaffirm our commitment” to reconciliation.
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