But understanding the results of such tests can be confusing. It allows doctors to evaluate an individual’s risk for heart disease and can help prompt at-risk patients to make necessary lifestyle changes in order to prevent complications.Ĭoronary artery calcification can be seen and measured with heart imaging tests, like a CT scan. At that meeting, the Prime Minister committed to National Indigenous Organizations that he would meet with them annually in order to sustain and advance progress on shared priorities.Checking for coronary artery calcification (build-up of calcium in the heart’s arteries) is one of the best ways to determine heart health. The Prime Minister announced that Canada will work with leaders of First Nations, the Métis Nation, Inuit, provinces and territories, parties to the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement, and other key partners, to design a national engagement strategy for developing and implementing a national reconciliation framework, informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations.Īs an important step in rebuilding Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples, the Prime Minister of Canada met with leaders of the National Indigenous Organizations on December 16, 2015, in Ottawa to continue the dialogue on reconciliation. The Government of Canada also recognizes that true reconciliation goes beyond the scope of the commission's recommendations. This will include the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The Government of Canada will work closely with provinces, territories, First Nations, the Métis Nation, Inuit groups and church entities to implement recommendations of the TRC and further reconciliation to the benefit of all Canadians. The Government of Canada continues to be committed to a renewed nation-to-nation relationship with Indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Final Report is a testament to the courage of each and every survivor and family member who shared their story.Īs part of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accepted the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on behalf of Canada. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report To read the reports, please visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website. All Canadians are encouraged to read the summary or the final report to learn more about the terrible history of Indian Residential Schools and its sad legacy. In December 2015, the TRC released its entire 6-volume final report. In June 2015, the TRC held its closing event in Ottawa and presented the executive summary of the findings contained in its multi-volume final report, including 94 "calls to action" (or recommendations) to further reconciliation between Canadians and Indigenous peoples. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba now houses all of the documents collected by the TRC. As part of this process, the Government of Canada provided over 5 million records to the TRC.
The TRC created a historical record of the residential schools system. The TRC also hosted 7 national events across Canada to engage the Canadian public, educate people about the history and legacy of the residential schools system, and share and honour the experiences of former students and their families.
The TRC spent 6 years travelling to all parts of Canada and heard from more than 6,500 witnesses. The official mandate (PDF) of the TRC is found in Schedule "N" of the Settlement Agreement which includes the principles that guided the commission in its important work.īetween 20, the Government of Canada provided about $72 million to support the TRC's work. One of the elements of the agreement was the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to facilitate reconciliation among former students, their families, their communities and all Canadians. The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history, began to be implemented in 2007. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final reportĪbout the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.About the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) provided those directly or indirectly affected by the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system with an opportunity to share their stories and experiences. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
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