Historians call on the Government of Canada to release all documents relevant to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The Issue

Historians in Canada join librarians, archivists, and museum staff (see their open-letter here) in calling on the Government of Canada to release all records and other documents related the the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada needs full and timely access to archival records related to the administration and activities of residential schools. The work of the Commission depends on having access to all relevant records held in federal repositories.

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The Issue

Historians in Canada join librarians, archivists, and museum staff (see their open-letter here) in calling on the Government of Canada to release all records and other documents related the the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada needs full and timely access to archival records related to the administration and activities of residential schools. The work of the Commission depends on having access to all relevant records held in federal repositories.

The Decision Makers

Stephen Harper
Member of Parliament Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper
Leader, Conservative Party of Canada / Chef, Parti Conservateur du Canada
Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Prime Minister of Canada
Shelly Glover
Shelly Glover
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
Bernard Valcourt
Bernard Valcourt
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

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Petition created on August 5, 2013