Moving past the #94 - What lies ahead for Reconciliation?

The #94in94 campaign has recently completed its second year. Circles for Reconciliation, Reconciliation Thunder, and the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation have shared each of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action each day over 94 days. With your help we have challenged Canadians to reflect on and respond to these calls to action.

Since 2015, the “R” word (Reconciliation) has been introduced, explored, tested, contested, and redefined many times.

There have been countless opportunities for dialogue to educate many on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action through campaigns, courses, workshops, and webinars. Hours of education have been received, and completion of certificates have been granted.

Despite this surge in awareness and learning, thousands of Canadians were still shocked and brought to tears by reports in May 2021 about the hidden history of Residential schools and the ongoing impacts on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island that are still very real in the present day.

So the question remains: Do we have reason to be hopeful that the ‘R’ word will lead us to a better future?

Order of Events:

Opening remarks - Knowledge Keeper Grace Schedler

#94in94 Campaign - 2022

Circles for Reconciliation – Susan Dowan, Paula Messina

- What is the #94in94 Campaign?

National Centre of Truth and Reconciliation – Kaila Johnston

- Report on ReconciliAction Plans, Opportunities for Action

Reconciliation Thunder – Jimmy Thunder, Greg Kilbrai, Kathy Mallet

- Report on the impact of the #94in94 Campaign

Panel

Suzanne Carrière, Canada's first Indigenous citizenship judge

Skye Sommerhalder, City of Toronto Indigenous Affairs Office

Muna Gaye, City of Toronto Newcomer Office

Jill Andrew, Member of the Provincial Parliament of Ontario

Q and A with panelists

Closing Remarks - Knowledge Keeper Grace Schedler

This is a collaborative event organised by:

Circles for Reconciliation: www.circlesforreconciliation.ca

Reconciliation Thunder: www.reconciliationthunder.org

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: www.nctr.ca

To learn more and to make a donation towards this event for our continued work on the path to reconciliation, please visit any of the above websites.