CANADA
Edmonton Journal
BY BRENT WITTMEIER, EDMONTON JOURNAL MARCH 4, 2014
EDMONTON – Willie Littlechild has heard the dark stories, exposed to light after a half century of secrecy.
In the past five years, the former Conservative MP has listened to thousands of horror stories while travelling to 600 Canadian communities as part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
He’s also seen the relief and healing that can follow.
Between March 27-30, Edmonton will host the seventh and final national event for the commission, established in 2008 as part of a settlement between aboriginal students, churches and the federal government. Up to 4,000 people are expected to attend the Shaw Conference Centre each day to learn about the history of the schools, rife with abuse and home aboriginal children removed from their families.
Health Canada will have 350 support workers on-site to help people who react to what they hear.
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