National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation News Archive
Gord Downie’s statement on Chanie Wenjack and the need for the NCTR at the U of M
September 9, 2016 —
“I am trying in this small way to help spread what Murray Sinclair said, ‘This is not an aboriginal problem. This is a Canadian problem.’”
Globe and Mail: Can you hear Gord Downie’s call for reconciliation?
September 9, 2016 —
'It is exceptionally powerful when we see one of Canada's most well-known and loved performers, Gord Downie, lend his voice in the struggle for Truth and Reconciliation.'
Delegation from Côte d’Ivoire and UN gains insight from NCTR
July 28, 2016 —
The delegation looked to gain knowledge to build on initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire focused on reconstruction and reconciliation, following years of conflict
NCTR seeks members for Survivors Circle
July 18, 2016 —
'This is another important step in the development of the NCTR,' says Ry Moran, director of the Centre
Edmonton Journal: Plan to educate all Alberta teachers about indigenous history first of its kind in Canada
June 23, 2016 —
NCTR to provide material and training to Alberta teachers
NCTR in action
June 22, 2016 —
The Alberta government and teachers in the province have committed to teach their students about the culture, historical perspectives and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people
Indigenous
Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
June 20, 2016 —
President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard's message
Breaking down social barriers
June 17, 2016 —
Pathways to Reconciliation conference draws hundreds of people from across Canada and as far away as Australia and New Zealand
CBC: Hundreds gather in Winnipeg for national reconciliation conference
June 16, 2016 —
'The conference is a really important opportunity to gather to discuss the important work of reconciliation ahead'
Indigenous
Exploring understandings of reconciliation
June 11, 2016 —
National conference takes place June 15 to 18