TRC Honorary Witness Talking Circle
Her Excellency shared her thoughts with the audience.
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is holding its closing events from May 31 to June 3 in Ottawa. It is an independent commission established as a result of the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
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Former Prime Minister Joe Clark is among the Honorary Witnesses of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
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After becoming an Honorary Witness on June 1, Her Excellency Sharon Johnston took part in a talking circle moderated by Ms. Shelagh Rogers.
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The commission's mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in the 150-year history of the residential schools.
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It also aims to guide and inspire a process of reconciliation and renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.
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Since the beginning of her husband's mandate as Governor General, Mrs Johnston met with many different aboriginal communities across the country to talk with them and better understand their reality.
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Olympic Medalist Clara Hughes also took part to the discussion as an honorary witness.
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