Truth and Reconciliation
The parish of St. Anne's is committed to the work of Truth and Reconciliation. Together with the Anglican Church of Canada, we remain dedicated to work of reconciliation. Below are some resources to help you learn more about residential schools and Truth and Reconciliation and events we are hosting to help us all engage in the work of reconciliation.
Learn More About Truth & Reconciliation
The work of reconciliation begins with listening to the stories of survivors and their relatives and to learning the history of our past. There are a number of resources online to help you grow in deeper understanding of Truth and Reconciliation and to help you begin the work of reconciliation. The following are a few of the many resources available online.
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Doctrine of Discovery: Stolen lands, Strong Herts
History of Residential Schools
Reports from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Historical Sketch of Anglican Residential Schools
1993 Apology from Primate Michael Peers
Video of Primate Michael Peers' Apology for Residential Schools
True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change by Jody Wilson-Raybould
Reconciliation Toolkit from the Anglican Church of Canada
The Anglican Church of Canada offers a Reconciliation Toolkit which offers many print and online resources for learning about Truth and Reconciliation and activities to help foster the work of reconciliation.