Save the Date: Technical Media Briefing for Truth and Reconciliation Commission Closing Events

OTTAWA, May 20, 2015 /CNW/ - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) is holding its closing events from May 31 to June 3 in Ottawa. The TRC has spent six years hearing the truth about Canada's Indian Residential Schools and establishing a reconciliation process that will lead to better relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples of Canada.

Representatives of the TRC will conduct a technical briefing on the closing events. This briefing is considered background and is not to be used for attribution, broadcast or publication.

Only accredited members of the media may attend. Media who cannot attend may request a call in number. To request accreditation at any of the events, please visit our website:

http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/index.php?p=880

DATE: May 22, 2015

TIME: 10:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Ottawa City Hall - Colonel By Room (Second floor)

About the TRC

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established as a result of the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Its mandate is to tell Canadians about the 150-year history of the schools in part through the statements of those whose lives were affected by them. The TRC seeks to guide and inspire a process of reconciliation and renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.

SOURCE Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Caitlin Kealey, 613.818.7956, [email protected]