Pathways to Reconciliation
A gathering connecting Canadians in conversations.
June 15-18, 2016 - University of Winnipeg
Pathways to Reconciliation brought together over 400 people, representing a cross-section of Canadians, to examine work done to date and take steps towards reconciliation.
One year after the closing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, this conference explored understandings of reconciliation and ways to implement and monitor reconciliation initiatives.
This web site provides ready access to videos of the plenary presentations, conference photographs, and the detailed conference program.
Pathways Conference Wednesday, June 15
Opening Remarks
Welcome by Annette Trimbee the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg, Dean Peachey from the The University of Winnipeg Global College, Elder Henry Skywater from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, and Elder Rob Aptagan.
Understanding Reconciliation: Mere co-existence, New Foundation, or Mutual Celebration?
Ry Moran from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, Wab Kinew a Manitoba MLA and Cindy Blackstock from the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada.
Pathways Conference Thursday, June 16
Achieving Reconciliation: International Experiences of What Works, What Doesn’t
Dr. Régine King, University of Manitoba and Justin Mohamed, Reconciliation Australia.
Pathways Conference Thursday, June 16
My Vision for Canada
Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Ambassador Reconciliation Canada.
Pathways Conference Friday, June 17
Legal Frameworks for ReconciliationFrank Iacobucci, Former Supreme Court Justice, Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement negotiator.
Pathways Conference Saturday, June
Next Steps on the Pathways
Udloriak Hanson, Chief Operating Officer with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.; Stephen Kakfwi, former Premier of NWT; and R. Scott Serson, former Deputy Minister of INAC.
Closing Remarks
Dean Peachey from the The University of Winnipeg Global College, Annette Trimbee the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg, Eugene Arcand Residential School Survivor, Doris Young Residential School Survivor, and Ray Stevenson Traditional Singer and Hand Drummer.
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