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The Tour
In early March 2008 the spiritual leaders of the Anglican, Presbyterian and United Churches, along with representatives of the Roman Catholic Church, and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, participated in a multi-city tour to promote the work of the Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
The commission, which was officially launched on June 1, 2008, will be an official independent body that will oversee a process to provide former students and anyone who has been affected by the Indian Residential School legacy, with an opportunity to share their individual experiences in a safe and culturally appropriate manner through statement taking or truth-sharing.
As key participants, along with the federal government, in the operation of Indian Residential Schools, the Anglican, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, and United Churches have committed themselves to full participation in the TRC process.
View photos from the Remembering the Children tour.
Tour schedule
- March 2-3: Ottawa, Ontario
- March 5: Vancouver, British Columbia
- March 9: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- March 10: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Biographies of the Leaders
The Assembly of First Nations
- National Chief Phil Fontaine - National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
The Anglican Church of Canada
- The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz - Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada
- The Rt. Rev. Mark MacDonald - National Indigenous Anglican Bishop of Canada
The Presbyterian Church in Canada
- The Rev. Dr. Hans Kouwenberg - Moderator of the 133rd General Assembly, The Presbyterian Church in Canada
The United Church of Canada
- The Rt. Rev. Dr. David Giuliano - 39th Moderator (2006-2009), The United Church of Canada
Remembering the Children — Reflections
Church Leaders each reflect on a Remembering the Children city stop.
- March 13: “Something new was born”: where do we go from here?
- March 10: “A most holy day”
Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada the Most Reverend Fred Hiltz - March 6: Truth and Reconciliation: A Spiritual Movement
National Indigenous Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald
- March 3: Moved by suffering, moved by hopefulness
United Church of Canada Moderator, the Right Rev. David Giuliano