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Ep. 25: The Hon. Murray Sinclair on why we need truth for reconciliation
More than five years after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued its final report, progress on the 94 calls to action has been slow. But are Canadians starting to finally understand the truth of how Indigenous Peoples have been treated in this country?
Reconciliation is a long journey. Knowing the truth is just the first step.
The head of that commission, The Honourable Murray Sinclair, joins us this episode to talk about new laws in Canada that recognize Indigenous rights, the next phase in his storied career, and why he’s optimistic that things can be different than how they were.
If you’re someone affected by residential schools and you need help, the number for the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is 1-866-925-4419. Additional mental health supports can be found at Crisis Services Canada.
Find Murray Sinclair on Facebook @Sincmurr1951.
Learn more about reconciliation at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, nctr.ca.
Find our research on Indigenous and Northern communities here: conferenceboard.ca/focus-areas/indigenous-northern-communities.
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