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These pages gather information and resources dedicated to addressing the legacy of "Indian residential schools," the primary mechanism through which new Canadians sought to assimilate the First Nations. The Anglican Church administered 26 such schools between 1820 and 1969. Since 1969 it has worked to establish partnerships with Aboriginal peoples and to support native justice concerns. Since 1990 it has been actively involved in responding to residential schools issues and contributing to reconciliation and healing.
Our goals here are to:
- acknowledge the past, and contribute to documenting the historical record;
- provide information about our current actions and responses;
- encourage healing and reconciliation among all Canadians.
"Of all the non-governmental institutions in Canadian society, religious institutions have perhaps the greatest potential to foster awareness and understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. This potential exists even though the Christian churches' historical role was often that of supporting the dominant society and contributing to the marginalization of Aboriginal people.
Religious institutions can make a unique contribution today and in the future."
RCAP, Vol. 5, page 97