Table of Contents
1 Welcome to the Journey 9
Why Do We Need This Journey? 11
Preparing for the Journey 14
Monique's Journey 16
Powerful Medicine 19
The Seven Sacred Teachings 22
2 Honesty: Where Have We Come From? 27
Knowing the Truth 28
Pre-Contact 30
The Historical Journey 33
The Residential Schools 41
The Children Who Never Came Home 62
Effects on Families 63
Métis Children 68
Inuit Children 69
Ripple Effect 70
Speaking Out 76
3 Love: Where Do We Stand Today? 79
What Does Reconciliation Mean? 81
The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement 85
Apology 87
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission 88
The National TRC Events 92
Honourary Witnesses 94
Calls to Action 96
Walk for Reconciliation 97
Barriers to Justice 97
In the End… or Perhaps the Beginning 98
Love 99
4 Kindness and Reciprocity: Where Do We Go From Here? 101
Building Bridges 104
Talking Reconciliation 110
Being an Ally 118
What Can You Do? 120
Messages to Inspire You on Your Journey 126
Reconciliation Projects and Initiatives 126
Until Our Paths Cross Again 134
Acknowledgments 139
Online Resources 141
Reading List 142
Glossary 144
List of Residential Schools 147
Index 151