| Pic 1 In the background to the right is the West Block of Parliament Hill, covered in renovation scaffolding; background to the left are the Supreme Court of Canada buildings. In the foreground is a line of First Nations drummers leading some 3000 marchers along Wellington St. on their way to the Ottawa City Hall plaza. What Happened? What’s it all about? http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=3 |  Pic 1 |
 Pic 2 | Pic 2 The lead drummers have advanced down Wellington to a point opposite the Centre Block, the Canadian Parliament building. What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission? What is its Purpose? http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=3 |
| Pic 3 Settlers, First Nations, Canadians. On this day, similar marches were held in many Canadian cities. http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/05/31/toronto-walk-marks-end-of-first-nations-truth-and-reconciliation-inquiry.html |  Pic 3 |
 Pic 4 | Pic 4 The United Church ran many of the Residential Schools over the programme’s one hundred year history and was the first church to issue an official apology. Catholic, Presbyterian and Anglican Churches were also directors of residential schools, and along with the Government of Canada have issued apologies. I wasn’t even alive back then! Why should I feel anything? http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=3 |
Pic 5 Pic 5
Marchers heading down Elgin St. to the Marion Dewar (City Hall) Plaza.
What’s Next? What should be done?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/truth-and-reconciliation-report-calls-for-broad-recommendations/article24761778/
Marchers heading down Elgin St. to the Marion Dewar (City Hall) Plaza.
What’s Next? What should be done?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/truth-and-reconciliation-report-calls-for-broad-recommendations/article24761778/
 Pic 6 | Pic 6 Ottawa Raging Grannies. Does the government agree with the Grannies? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-remains-silent-on-truth-and-reconciliation-recommendations/article24785944/ |
| Pic 7 First Nations drummers draw a crowd. In the middle somewhere are about 20 Anishnabe drummers and singers. If you ever attend a pow wow, it will be an experience you will never forget. For a Settler like me, at first the music seems very strange, a little frightening even, and then, eventually, a smile you just can’t suppress breaks out and the heart begins to soar. |  Pic 7 |
 Pic 8 | Pic 8 Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, addresses the marchers. What does the Premier of Ontario think? http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2015/06/premiers-statement-on-the-truth-and-reconciliation-commission-report.html |
| Pic 9 West Coast First Nations totem pole. |  Pic 9 |
 Pic 10 | Pic 10 Monument to First Nations Warriors who have served Canada. Eagle, Bison, and Bear totems are visible from this side. |
| Pic 11 Wolf and Elk totems. |  Pic 11 |
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