Podcasts about truth and reconciliation commission

Residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad is the founder of Orange Shirt Day and author of a new children's book: "Today is Orange Shirt Day." She joins Steve Paikin to explain how she turned that painful legacy into a powerful tool for Reconciliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi has told the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development that all Truth and Reconciliation Commission-related cases are being given priority, especially those involving families who can not afford private legal representation...

Each year, the legacy of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is celebrated on July 18th in South Africa. But what is the relevance of his legacy in South Africa today, which is one of the world's most unequal nations in the world? Analyst Lesiba Teffo and DW correspondent Maxwell Suuk discuss these issues, alongside insights from a young South African who is striving to embody Mandela's ideals.

Fifteen years ago, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission began hearing the testimony of residential school survivors. The TRC released the final report in 2015. Commissioner Marie Wilson has a new book that shares an insider's look at the journey.

Language, if we are not thinking about it, can be just a way to get from place A to B, a way to order lunch or a way to pass an exam.  But language is much more than a way to communicate with words. This is especially true if you have had your language forcibly removed from you, like the thousands of Indigenous children who survived Canada's colonial assimilation project.Languages hold within them philosophies, worldviews, culture and identity.Language also has a lot to do with our relationships — how we relate to other people, to our families, to our ancestors and to the natural environment.These are precisely the aspects of Indigenous life that the Indian Residential School system was designed to destroy.  Last year, the United Nations acknowledged the importance of Indigenous languages by declaring the decade ahead to be the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.But long before the UN declaration, First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples have been pushing to revitalize more than 70 Indigenous languages across Canada.  In 2019, the Indigenous Languages Act was passed by the government of Canada.Still, progress — and redress — have been slow to come.In this special episode of Don't Call Me Resilient, as we look ahead to National Indigenous Peoples Day, guest host, Veldon Coburn speaks with Prof. Frank Deer, Canada Research Chair and associate dean of Indigenous Education at the University of Manitoba. They tackle the issue of disappearing Indigenous languages and delve into how much more needs to be done to revitalize them and why doing so is critical.This week's episode was produced in collaboration with IndigiNews and their publisher, Eden Fineday. 

A step forward is being pioneered to create peace in Papua, which has been volatile since 1963. That step forward was the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR). - Sebuah langkah maju sedang dirintis untuk menciptakan perdamaian di Papua, yang terus bergejolak sejak tahun 1963. Langkah maju itu adalah pembentukan Komisi Kebenaran dan Rekonsiliasi (KKR).

In 2005, in the wake of Aceh's devastating tsunami, the Indonesian government signed the Helsinki Peace Agreement, drawing to a close a thirty-year conflict with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which sought independence for the province. That agreement committed the parties to establishing a truth and reconciliation commission, designed to examine the abuses that occurred during the conflict and offer restitution to its victims. But it was not until 2016 that the Aceh Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) was finally established, and this only occurred after constant agitation by activists and victims. Over the past five years, the commission has travelled the province, taking testimonies from some 5,000 victims of human rights abuses, leading toward a final report that is set to be released this year. What will the report reveal about the patterns and experiences of violence during the conflict? Who perpetrated the violence and who were the main victims? How will the report affect Acehnese politics and society, and more broadly, Indonesia? In Talking Indonesia this week, new host Dr Jacqui Baker talks with historians Dr Jess Melvin from the University of Sydney and Dr Annie Pohlman at the University of Queensland. Dr Melvin and Dr Pohlman are among a group of activists and academics collaborating with the commission to produce the final report. In 2022, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University, Dr Dave McRae from the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the University of Melbourne, Dr Jemma Purdey from Monash University, and Tito Ambyo from RMIT.

"The voices that matter aren't legislators's." Rep. Tiff Bluemle April 8, 2022 (prerecorded 4/6): H.96, legislation to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, has passed the House and has moved to the Senate. Rep. Tiff Bluemle joins the show this week to talk about what such a commission would do and why it could play an important role in the lives of many Vermonters.  Follow H.96 at https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/H.96 (https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/H.96) To learn more about The Center for Transitional Justice: https://www.ictj.org (https://www.ictj.org)

The intersection of business and human rights led to the Oxford Said EMBA [Show Summary] Anthony Triolo is a champion of social justice with an impressive work history serving countries all over the globe. He's currently earning his Executive MBA at Oxford Said and shares what led him to the program and how he intends to incorporate his learning in the next steps of his career journey.  Interview with Anthony Triolo, Oxford Said Executive MBA candidate [Show Notes] Thanks for joining me for this, the 454th episode of Admissions Straight Talk. Before I dive into today's interview, I want to invite you to download Ace The EMBA, Expert Advice For The Rising Executive. This free guide will compliment today's podcast and give you suggestions on how to choose the right EMBA program for you, how to differentiate yourself from your competition - in a positive way - and how to present yourself effectively as a business leader who will bring credit to any program that accepts you. Download Ace The EMBA. I'd like to welcome to Admissions Straight Talk, Anthony Triolo. Anthony has an absolutely fascinating background. After graduating from Yale with a bachelor's in history and political science in 2000, he went on to work on the Truth And Reconciliation Commission for Sierra Leone, where he worked from 2003-2009 in differing roles, all relating to justice. He then worked as a Senior Associate for the UN's Special Tribunal for Lebanon at the Hague. After serving in additional roles related to international law and justice, he became the Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Rule of Law Collaborative at the University of South Carolina in 2020. While all the above is extremely impressive and interesting, he has been invited to Admissions Straight Talk because he recently began his Executive MBA at the Oxford Said Business School as an Executive MBA Director Awardee, which earned him a sizable financial award.  Let's get right to it. In preparing for the call, I saw the phrase “transitional justice”, several times in your bios and in your work. So I have to ask you, what is transitional justice? [2:35] Transitional justice is a way to help societies who are grappling with the legacy of massive human rights abuses confront their past so they can move forward and have a more prosperous future. We usually talk about transitional justice in the post-conflict setting. I've worked on transitional justice initiatives on a global scale and usually what that means is prosecuting individuals who were responsible for war crimes that were committed during the conflict. It's about truth telling, telling the story of what happened during the conflict and making recommendations for the way forward. It's about reparative justice for the victims, and it's about institutional reform. How do we repair what was broken and make it better so that the occurrence of violence doesn't happen again? In reality, transitional justice is not only limited to post-conflict societies. It includes all societies across the board, including the U.S. Given your career progress to date, why did you decide to even consider an Executive MBA? [3:51] I'm 20 years into my professional career, and I'm sort of reading the tea leaves. I'm really interested in the intersection of business and human rights. I've worked a lot in the public sector, but I realize in order to really make an impact and have a transformative impact in the world, you need greater partnerships between the public and private sector. I was thinking that the MBA could help me get a better understanding of the private sector to help build those partnerships that are necessary to bring about change in our society. That's what really led me to pursue the Executive MBA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yicKKHheUE What was the most difficult part of the application process for you and how did you deal with it? [4:40] I think it was trying to pick a program that was right for me...

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was one of the three indispensable people whose actions saved South Africa from a violent transition when that country went to majority rule.  He created the Truth and Reconciliation Commission as an alternative to prosecutions and vengeance.  He also believed that the Black struggle in South Africa and the Palestinians struggle were very parallel.  He once said, we cannot be free if they are not free. I hope you will find this podcast to be  morally challenging and rewarding. Note:  I have a previous podcast on Nelson Mandela and am working on a podcast on F. W. De Klerk.   I also have a podcast entitled Confessions of a Former Terrorist, mentioned during the current podcast. 

In EP10, host Oladeji Tiamiyu speaks with Baba Jallow about his multi-faceted life, from a journalist uncovering human rights violations in his native Gambia to his experiences as an exile fleeing a military coup, a prolific author, and, most recently, as the Executive Secretary of Gambia's Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission.

The York School's Indigenous Education Committee is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action # 62 through 65 that have to do with Education for Reconciliation. In this special Bonus episode, host Natasha Estey speaks with Indigenous Education Comittee leaders, Sean Rand and Sara Akbari, about what they are doing to advance Race, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work at The York School and to integrate indigenous education.Follow the hashtag #Yorklearns on Twitter to see this work in action. You can find Sara Akbari on Instagram @mssara.416.You can find the book Seven Fallen Feathers at your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the work of Indigenous Education Consultant, Pamela Rose Toulouse.  The York School has partnered with Equity Connections for its DEI work. Look at The York School's Interim Strategic Plan. Written and Produced by Natasha EsteyAudio Editing by Andrew Scott

Thanks for listening to Fac Dev Lounge! Subscribe to this podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes or YouTube and feel free to send us suggestions for medical education questions you'd like to have answered at dalmedicalpodcast@gmail.com. Don't forget to claim your MOC section 2 credits for this podcast. Join us in the faculty lounge next time! In this episode, Sarah sits down with Patti Doyle-Bedwell to talk about the generational effects of residential schools, how they relate to healthcare, and what needs to be done now. Resources: Patricia Doyle‑Bedwell - Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development - Dalhousie University - https://www.dal.ca/faculty/open/programareas/univ-access-advising/transition-year-program/faculty-staff/patricia-doyle-bedwell.html Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada - https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1450124405592/1529106060525 The Caring Society - https://fncaringsociety.com/ Native-Land.ca | Our home on native land - https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/ child_friendly_calls_to_action_web.pdf - https://fncaringsociety.com/sites/default/files/child_friendly_calls_to_action_web.pdf https://www.coursera.org/ (University of Alberta – Indigenous studies) Intergenerational Trauma - https://nbcc.ca/indigenous/did-you-know/intergenerational-trauma SECRET PATH - GORD DOWNIE and JEFF LEMIRE - https://www.secretpath.ca/ Dr. Peter Bryce (1853–1932): whistleblower on residential schools | CMAJ - https://www.cmaj.ca/content/192/9/E223 Indigenous people in B.C. 75% more likely to end up in ER, report says | CBC News - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-health-care-racism-report-update-1.5900527 Episode Guide: 0:05 Introduction 1:45 Residential schools in Canada 8:31 Residential schools and health 18:16 Why First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples shouldn't be forced to educate the people who take care of them 21:20 Structural racism in the medical system 31:55 The time for action 38:25 What happens when you're unable to be a compliant patient 44:27 The danger in making assumptions about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples 50:18 The work that needs to be done

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Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseIn this continuation of Episode 12, Caitlin probes a bit further into Alicia's thoughts on the news of children's remains being found in hidden burial sites at former residential schools throughout Canada.  Alicia shares her frustrations with how the news is being handled by average Canadians, and discusses her feelings about celebrating Canada Day.  Education is also a topic of discussion in Part 2, as most Canadians who grew up in the same era as Alicia didn't learn much - if anything - at school about the truths of colonization and the realities of residential schools.This episode also delves more into the impacts still being felt today by Indigenous communities, and poses many questions about the future of a settler population trying to undo its historic wrongs, while many among that population feel there's nothing more to be done.   As Vie Jones pointed out in Episode 6 of Out of Context, "Reconciliation is a settler concept."  In many spaces, the word has become a salve for white people to make themselves feel better about how their ancestors treated the  first inhabitants of this land.To submit a ConTEXT (ideas for future episodes, jokes, stories - whatever!) send an email to outofcontextpod@gmail.com!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/outofcontextpodcast)

Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseIn this continuation of Episode 12, Caitlin probes a bit further into Alicia's thoughts on the news of children's remains being found in hidden burial sites at former residential schools throughout Canada.  Alicia shares her frustrations with how the news is being handled by average Canadians, and discusses her feelings about celebrating Canada Day.  Education is also a topic of discussion in Part 2, as most Canadians who grew up in the same era as Alicia didn't learn much - if anything - at school about the truths of colonization and the realities of residential schools.This episode also delves more into the impacts still being felt today by Indigenous communities, and poses many questions about the future of a settler population trying to undo its historic wrongs, while many among that population feel there's nothing more to be done.   As Vie Jones pointed out in Episode 6 of Out of Context, "Reconciliation is a settler concept."  In many spaces, the word has become a salve for white people to make themselves feel better about how their ancestors treated the  first inhabitants of this land.To submit a ConTEXT (ideas for future episodes, jokes, stories - whatever!) send an email to outofcontextpod@gmail.com!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/outofcontextpodcast)

Over the past few weeks, the news has been flooded with stories of countless graves of indigenous children, forgotten victims of Canada's Residential School system. This has brought into clear focus the horrible indignities done to our first nations over the span of more than a century and has forced many of us to open our eyes and recognize the horrible legacy of colonization and cultural genocide.  As someone lucky enough to born into a life of privilege, I've always known about residential schools, but like many of us, I had no idea of the depth of abuse and sadness that was connected to these schools. This past week has hopefully opened the door for these forgotten voices to finally be heard and the process of true reconciliation to begin.  It struck me that I haven't even read the 94 Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and so today, I'm going to use my voice to share them with you.

Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseOver the last month, several discoveries of unmarked gravesites on the grounds of former residential schools have been made.  Thousands of Indigenous children (and counting) are being found 25 years after the final closure of the last residential school in 1996, confirming what Indigenous people and activists have been saying for many years.  These "schools" were institutions of torture, abuse and the systemic attempted genocide of an entire people.  The intergenerational traumas of many First Nations people are a direct result of these horrid places, and this confirmation of the evil that took place there has caused a fervent national conversation to finally begin.  Those who would otherwise turn a blind eye to the atrocities our nation committed in the name of religion and power can no longer deny this happened (though many are still trying to).  Perhaps the most important piece of this though, is that colonization and the attempts of residential schools are still occurring NOW.  Indigenous people are disproportionately represented throughout the Canadian criminal justice system and foster care, many First Nations don't have access to clean water, and the list, sadly, goes on and on.  Alicia Montague comes from a family of mixed heritage, both Inuit and Métis, as well as white.  Growing up in Labrador, she faced difficulties navigating rural life as an Indigenous queer person, and eventually became disconnected from the culture her older family members had shared with her.  In this episode, she talks with Caitlin about the realities of her past, and how the news of the residential school findings affected her.  This was a long, honest conversation, and be warned - it's a difficult listen at times throughout.  Alicia's story is one of many, and these stories need to be told and heeded, so the future can be met with understanding.  The attempted genocide of the caretakers of this land should have never happened, but not talking about it won't make it go away.To submit a ConTEXT (ideas for future episodes, jokes, stories - whatever!) send an email to outofcontextpod@gmail.com!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/outofcontextpodcast)

In the wake of the findings of unmarked graves of Indigenous children, Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, and a professor at the School of Social Work at McGill University. returns to The Agenda to discuss the myths of Canada's history, why the truth part of the TRC is only now shocking many Canadians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Content/trigger warning: residential schools, genocide, abuseOver the last month, several discoveries of unmarked gravesites on the grounds of former residential schools have been made.  Thousands of Indigenous children (and counting) are being found 25 years after the final closure of the last residential school in 1996, confirming what Indigenous people and activists have been saying for many years.  These "schools" were institutions of torture, abuse and the systemic attempted genocide of an entire people.  The intergenerational traumas of many First Nations people are a direct result of these horrid places, and this confirmation of the evil that took place there has caused a fervent national conversation to finally begin.  Those who would otherwise turn a blind eye to the atrocities our nation committed in the name of religion and power can no longer deny this happened (though many are still trying to).  Perhaps the most important piece of this though, is that colonization and the attempts of residential schools are still occurring NOW.  Indigenous people are disproportionately represented throughout the Canadian criminal justice system and foster care, many First Nations don't have access to clean water, and the list, sadly, goes on and on.  Alicia Montague comes from a family of mixed heritage, both Inuit and Métis, as well as white.  Growing up in Labrador, she faced difficulties navigating rural life as an Indigenous queer person, and eventually became disconnected from the culture her older family members had shared with her.  In this episode, she talks with Caitlin about the realities of her past, and how the news of the residential school findings affected her.  This was a long, honest conversation, and be warned - it's a difficult listen at times throughout.  Alicia's story is one of many, and these stories need to be told and heeded, so the future can be met with understanding.  The attempted genocide of the caretakers of this land should have never happened, but not talking about it won't make it go away.To submit a ConTEXT (ideas for future episodes, jokes, stories - whatever!) send an email to outofcontextpod@gmail.com!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/outofcontextpodcast)

Award-winning producer writer and director Tracey Deer discusses her first feature-length film "Beans," inspired by her own coming-of-age during the Oka Crisis in Quebec during the summer of 1990. Deer also discusses why fostering greater awareness, compassion, and solidarity towards Indigenous people is an important element of her work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the social unrest prompted by the murder of George Floyd, some are asking: Is it finally time for the U.S. to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

Guest: Dr. Scott Hamilton, Author of “Where are the Children buried”, Lakehead University Department of Anthropology Chair and a member of Lakehead's Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining & Exploration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the TRC Calls To Action 79-83 which deals with commemoration, historic sites, monuments, establishing monuments in all capital cities and more.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This episode discusses generally the abuses Indigenous children experienced at residential schools, trauma, healing and reconciliation from the Anishinabe perspective. 

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Some Democrats such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich among others have been proposing that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission be formed once President Trump’s time as President is up. The Commission would aim to “erase Trump’s lies and comfort those who have been harmed by his hatefulness.” Is this really necessary? Is this idea insane or totally insane?

Some Democrats such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich among others have been proposing that a Truth and Reconciliation Commission be formed once President Trump’s time as President is up. The Commission would aim to “erase Trump’s lies and comfort those who have been harmed by his hatefulness.” Is this really necessary? Is this idea insane or totally insane?

There are some topics that are easy to introduce to our PreserveCast listeners. Today’s episode is not one of those – but it is a topic we feel compelled to cover and explore. Among his many responsibilities and positions, today’s guest, Dr. David Fakunle, is also currently serving as the as Chair of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the first state body in the United States dedicated to chronicling and bringing justice to racial terror lynchings. It is a dark and painful chapter in our history – but a history which we’ll confront and discuss on this week’s PreserveCast with a leader dealing with the legacy of lynchings and the effort to bring justice to those who were denied it.

Covid infections now represent the third leading cause of death in America. Whether America ends up with a Truth and Reconciliation Commission like South Africa did, or we simply put Trump and his enablers on trial for their crimes and all the deaths they caused, we must hold these people accountable.

This week Kris, Vanessa, and Sheila discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the resulting Calls to Action related to health. Episode 1 Resources TRC Summary  TRC Video Project Papal Bulls ‎ 500 years ago: Pope gives permission to conquer Indigenous people Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Doctrine of Discovery Videos: Stolen Lands, Strong Hearts (video) First People, Second Class Treatment: The role of racism in the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada Jordan's Principle IH Aboriginal Patient Navigators IH Ceremonial Smudging Guidelines* IH Aboriginal Human Resources Plan* Aboriginal Healing Foundation (Archived Site)  *Resources only accessible inside the IH network.

Spend five minutes with Bayani Trinidad and Forrest Eaglespeaker and several things become clear. One, they are passionate about their work. Two, they thrive on seeing people change and grow when it comes to their thoughts on Truth and Reconciliation. Three, they have way too much fun together!Bayani and Forrest work for a non-profit organization called Canadian Roots Exchange. It was formed in 2008 as a way to bring indigenous and non-indigenous youth together to work towards Reconciliation. In 2016, the organization opened an office in Saskatoon, which is where you will find Bayani and Forrest, working hard in their office at Saskatoon's The Two Twenty.The work Bayani and Forrest are doing when it comes to Truth and Reconciliation focuses on Saskatoon's youth. When I say youth, I mean mostly people who are university age. People who have learned about the horrors of Indian Residential School System in school and recognize the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and now want to learn more and be involved in making Reconciliation a reality in Canada.In this episode, you will learn what Bayani and Forrest are doing with to help young people achieve these goals. You'll discover how they use education and leadership to empower youth, and you'll find out why they are so passionate about the work they do. What I love about Bayani and Forrest is they themselves are young people who have stepped into leadership roles in our community and are embracing the challenges that come with Truth and Reconciliation. As Forrest states in the podcast, "I think change starts on a personal level. You don't see entire societies and entire communities change all at once. You see it in individuals. In that aspect, I definitely see it happening. It makes me feel good because any change in the right direction should be celebrated and should be looked at as a huge success."You're going to love Bayani and Forrest! They chemistry and passion is inspiring and the work they're doing in Saskatoon is really important. Plus, you'll get to hear an original song by Forrest...aka...The North Sound, at the end of the episode! How cool is that?!?!Subscribe to YXE Underground for free on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. You can also stream episodes on Spotify, the I Heart Radio app, or the website. This episode of YXE Underground is sponsored by ACE Burger. If you love cheeseburgers and milkshakes as much as I do, you need to visit ACE Burger on the corner of Broadway Avenue and 9th Street cause I am telling you, they make a mean burger and shake! Thank you to ACE Burger for their financial support of this local, independent podcast. Enjoy listening to Bayani and Forrest and thank you for all of your support!Cheers...Eric 

Ben Borne was born and raised in Saskatoon within a German Mennonite home. He is also a descendant of Yellow Quill First Nation located near Rose Valley, SK. In this episode Ben talks about understanding how his own identity and reconciliation are connected. In an extremely personal conversation Ben speaks about the realities of growing up denying his Indigenous heritage and the journey he has been on to reclaim this part of himself.Ben invites others to also search themselves, to understand their place within the reconciliation journey. He challenges people to move beyond listening towards action. While he admits that reconciliation is not the perfect remedy for all the traumas that have been experienced, he notes that "reconciliation re-frames the conversation. It helps bring compassion and empathy where it is desperately needed”.We invited Ben to our house to have a conversation around these five questions: 1. How would you define reconciliation?2. What experiences have defined this understanding?3. Where have you seen grace in the reconciliation journey?4. How would you invite other people into understanding reconciliation?5. Why is reconciliation important to you?Then we recorded his reflections.*****************************************************Links from the episode:White Buffalo Youth LodgeFriendship InnSIGATowards a New Relationship: Toolkit for Reconciliation/DecolonizationMennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan*****************************************************Reconcile: Everyday Conversations is a project of Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan aimed at facilitating conversations among settler/non-Indigenous Canadians around our role in reconciliation. Project Coordinator: Heather PetersRecording and Editing: Joel KroekerMusic by A Northern Road to Glory

In our first episode, Tara Anderson discusses her understanding of reconciliation and how it has evolved over time. Since 2015, Tara’s understanding of reconciliation shifted from a biblical definition to a broader secular awareness. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s summary propelled her to become engaged in her local community by exploring a deeper understanding of Indigenous history and culture. Tara speaks about embracing awkward questions. She highlights the important first steps to understanding reconciliation – educate ourselves, find mentors who can walk with us, and show up to places where we will meet new people. “If we aren't in the same space it is difficult to build relationships,” Tara states, encouraging her audience to take action. We invited Tara into our house and around our dining room table to have a conversation around these five questions: 1. How would you define reconciliation?2. What experiences have defined this understanding?3. Where have you seen grace in the reconciliation journey?4. How would you invite other people into understanding reconciliation?5. Why is reconciliation important to you?Then we recorded her reflections.******************************************************Links from the episode:Office of the Treaty Commission - www.otc.caKairos Blanket Exercise - www.kairosblanketexercise.orgTruth and Reconciliation Final Report - www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/indexMennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan - mccsk.ca******************************************************Reconcile: Everyday Conversations is a project of Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan.The goal of Reconcile: Everyday Conversations is to facilitate conversations among settler/non-Indigenous Canadians around our role in reconciliation.Our intended audience is Anabaptist faith communities in Saskatchewan.********************************************************Project Coordinator: Heather PetersRecording and Editing: Joel KroekerMusic by A Northern Road to Glory

When Apartheid was abolished in the 1990's, South Africans had to find a way to confront their brutal past without endangering their chance for future peace. But it was a challenging process for many survivors of atrocities committed by the former racist regime. Justice Sisi Khampepe served on the Amnesty Committee of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and as she tells Rebecca Kesby, she had to put aside her own emotions and experiences at the hands of the police, to expose the truth about Apartheid.(PHOTO: Pretoria South Africa: President Nelson Mandela (L) with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, acknowledges applause after he received a five volumes of Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report from Archbishop Tutu. Credit: Getty Images.)

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

In December 2015, Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation. The Lethbridge Indigenous Sharing Network (LISN), which is a network of Urban Indigenous Agencies, came together to start discussing Urban Indigenous issues in Lethbridge. In 2016, Alberta Culture and Community Spirit and Native Counselling Services, led the LISN through a series of strategic planning sessions, which resulted in the creation of a community based “Urban Indigenous Community Plan”. Of the recommendations in the plan, reconciliation was considered a main priority to be addressed. In September 2016, a reconciliation sub-committee was formed consisting of many stakeholders and the process towards creating a “Reconciliation Implementation Plan” commenced. The reconciliation sub-committee collaborated with appropriate members of Lethbridge City Council and administration and consulted with Elders from the Blackfoot Confederacy to come up with a plan. The plan, approved by Lethbridge City Council in June 2017, provides recommendations for municipal action as specified in the TRC, as well as actions that the broader community can take, through various agencies, organizations and individuals. The speaker will elaborate on the specifics of the plan, which also will be highlighted during various events at Lethbridge Reconciliation Week, September 18-23, 2017 Speaker: Roy Pogorzelski Roy Pogorzelski, a traditional Métis from Saskatchewan, is the director for the Iikaisskini (Low Horn) FNMI Gathering Place at U of L. He has worked with several municipalities to create a National Equity and Inclusion Guide, facilitated human rights training in Europe, instructed courses at the First Nations University of Canada and at the U of L and chaired the Reconciliation Committee for the City of Lethbridge. Melanie Joly, Canadian Heritage minister, recently appointed Pogorzelski to a four-year term as a director for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Pogorzelski was the Inclusion Consultant with the City of Lethbridge and in that role was recently invited to represent UNESCO Canada for the City at the International Coalition of Cities Against Racism (ICCAR) meetings in Kenya. In addition to being a U of L senator, Pogorzelski is a member of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce where he serves as co-chair of the Aboriginal Opportunities Committee. He is also a member of the Alberta Provincial Hate Crimes Committee and a founding member of Lethbridge Rotary Club Mosaic. Moderator:   Kristin Krein Date: Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea) RSVP is not necessary

After nearly 50 years of brutal apartheid in South Africa, it is almost impossible to imagine how people could coexist peacefully. However, the new, post-apartheid government demonstrated the power of reconciliation, which eventually served as a blueprint for similar initiatives throughout the world. Apartheid, the racial segregation system in South Africa, lasted from 1948 to 1994. During this time, black individuals in South Africa were deprived of citizenship and virtually every aspect of life in South Africa was segregated by race including education, neighborhoods, medical care, and public spaces. As a way to heal the deep wounds among people, the new Government of National Unity in 1995 established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which invited perpetrators of violence to speak about their past transgressions. The idea was that if people spoke to one another as fellow human beings, it would provide an opportunity to heal and forgive and thereby allow reconciliation to occur. The TRC lasted until 2002 and, despite some flaws, was widely viewed as a success and served as a model for similar systems around the world in post-conflict communities. In one famous case, American Fulbright Scholar and anti-apartheid activist Amy Biehl was brutally stabbed to death by four black men in 1993 while driving in Cape Town. The four were convicted of murder but were eventually released as part of the TRC process. Biehl's parents not only forgave her murderers, they established the Amy Biehl Foundation Trust, an organization that leads community programs designed to prevent future violence in Cape Town. Monica Joyi worked for the TRC Media Office from 1996-1997 during its inaugural years. In her interview with Dan Whitman in 2009, she talks about her job at the TRC in 1996, her reflections on the Amy Biehl incident, and what it was like to work for a leader of the TRC, the “Arch”, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

University of Alberta historian, Sara Komarnisky, speaks about a list of 150 topics that combine Canada's sesqui-centennial with outcomes from the truth and reconciliation commission.                                                              

Nancy wanted to talk about two books that delve into America's civil rights history. But there are so many more books and ideas to consider, we couldn't stop at two.

In 2008, Prime Minister Harper apologized for the shared government and church-run Indian Residential School System. As part of that apology, an independent Truth and Reconciliation Commission was struck, using a model practiced by only a handful of countries worldwide. Its mandate runs through 2014, and in June and July it will hold local public hearings in Alberta- hearings where former students and others will stand before us and tell their stories. What does this kind of courage have to do with Albertans and Canadians? What is the TRC trying to address, and why? Should we care? Should we attend? This presentation will address these questions, and invites you to bring your own. Speakers: Julie Graham and Mike Frank Julie Graham is the human rights Education and Campaigns Coordinator for KAIROS, the social justice organization of eleven national Canadian churches and church agencies, represented in Lethbridge by an energetic local chapter. The daughter of immigrants, she is from Coast Salish territory in BC and has Mennonite and United Church roots. Graham is an educator and writer and has worked on right relations and Indigenous rights for the past 20 years. Currently her work focuses on the TRC and what Indigenous rights mean for non-Indigenous Canadians. Mike Frank is the Director of Operations for the Blood Tribe Department of Health. His background includes working as a health support worker with the Indian Residential School program, Lethbridge College Instructor and Peigan Board of Education Instructor for their Native studies programs and most recently been the Chief Electoral Officer for the Kainai Chief and Council elections. Mike is also a graduate of the U of L and a member of the U of L FNMI Alumni chapter.

In 2008, Prime Minister Harper apologized for the shared government and church-run Indian Residential School System. As part of that apology, an independent Truth and Reconciliation Commission was struck, using a model practiced by only a handful of countries worldwide. Its mandate runs through 2014, and in June and July it will hold local public hearings in Alberta- hearings where former students and others will stand before us and tell their stories. What does this kind of courage have to do with Albertans and Canadians? What is the TRC trying to address, and why? Should we care? Should we attend? This presentation will address these questions, and invites you to bring your own. Speakers: Julie Graham and Mike Frank Julie Graham is the human rights Education and Campaigns Coordinator for KAIROS, the social justice organization of eleven national Canadian churches and church agencies, represented in Lethbridge by an energetic local chapter. The daughter of immigrants, she is from Coast Salish territory in BC and has Mennonite and United Church roots. Graham is an educator and writer and has worked on right relations and Indigenous rights for the past 20 years. Currently her work focuses on the TRC and what Indigenous rights mean for non-Indigenous Canadians. Mike Frank is the Director of Operations for the Blood Tribe Department of Health. His background includes working as a health support worker with the Indian Residential School program, Lethbridge College Instructor and Peigan Board of Education Instructor for their Native studies programs and most recently been the Chief Electoral Officer for the Kainai Chief and Council elections. Mike is also a graduate of the U of L and a member of the U of L FNMI Alumni chapter.

In 2008, Prime Minister Harper apologized for the shared government and church-run Indian Residential School System. As part of that apology, an independent Truth and Reconciliation Commission was struck, using a model practiced by only a handful of countries worldwide. Its mandate runs through 2014, and in June and July it will hold local public hearings in Alberta- hearings where former students and others will stand before us and tell their stories. What does this kind of courage have to do with Albertans and Canadians? What is the TRC trying to address, and why? Should we care? Should we attend? This presentation will address these questions, and invites you to bring your own. Speakers: Julie Graham and Mike Frank Julie Graham is the human rights Education and Campaigns Coordinator for KAIROS, the social justice organization of eleven national Canadian churches and church agencies, represented in Lethbridge by an energetic local chapter. The daughter of immigrants, she is from Coast Salish territory in BC and has Mennonite and United Church roots. Graham is an educator and writer and has worked on right relations and Indigenous rights for the past 20 years. Currently her work focuses on the TRC and what Indigenous rights mean for non-Indigenous Canadians. Mike Frank is the Director of Operations for the Blood Tribe Department of Health. His background includes working as a health support worker with the Indian Residential School program, Lethbridge College Instructor and Peigan Board of Education Instructor for their Native studies programs and most recently been the Chief Electoral Officer for the Kainai Chief and Council elections. Mike is also a graduate of the U of L and a member of the U of L FNMI Alumni chapter.

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Studio Engineer: Joel Mann Topic: Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Native People Here in Maine What is the definition of a truth and reconciliation commission? What will the T&RC accomplish? Who will be participating in the process? Guests: Ester Attean (Children, Youth and Family program, Muskie School), Denise Altvater, (Directs the Wabanaki Friends Service Committee) Call in show The post Wabanaki Windows 11/16/10 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

One of the lectures offered during the academic year featuring challenges in Christian ethics.

One of the lectures offered during the academic year featuring challenges in christian ethics.

Open Society Fellow Jonny Steinberg discusses transitional justice in Liberia and the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Speakers: Jonny Steinberg, Stephen Hubbell. (Recorded: September 28, 2009)

South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) held public sessions from 1996 to 1998, and concluded its work in 2004. In an attempt to rebuild its society without retribution, the Commission created a new model for grappling with a history of extreme violence. The basic premise of the Commission was that any individual, whatever he or she had done, was eligible for amnesty if they would fully disclose and confess their crimes. Victims were invited to tell their stories and witness confessions. Through the TRC, many families finally came to know when and how their loved ones died. By the end of the hearings, the Commission took statements from more than 20,000 victims of Apartheid and received applications for amnesty from 7,100 perpetrators. We explore the religious implications of truth and reconciliation with two people — one black, one white — who did the work of the Commission in charge of it.