Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

The Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established in Canada to document the history and lasting impacts of government-funded, church-run schools that aimed to assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their families and cultures. The report recognizes widespread abuses, cultural loss, and emotional trauma experienced by Indigenous peoples. It also brings to light the resilience of survivors and emphasizes the need for acknowledgment, healing, and reparative actions. The TRC’s findings aim to promote understanding, justice, and reconciliation between Indigenous communities and Canadian society.