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On this day five years ago the full and final report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was released. It was the culmination of seven years of listening to the painful truths about the system of residential schools for Indigenous children. For over a century the removal of children from their families in order to attend residential schools was practiced as a government policy.

Today is a day to renew that commitment. Pray for the full implementation of the Calls to Action. Pray for the healing needed for Indigenous people across Canada in families and communities. Ask how your parish and diocese can engage in them. Commit to your own journey of reconciliation through education and action. May God grant us courage and strength to live into our commitment!

Read Abp Linda Nicholls' address at anglican.ca