Media Advisory - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada TRC Hosts Technical Media Briefing, CNW, October 20, 2011

Media Advisory - Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada TRC Hosts Technical Media Briefing

CNW
October 20, 2011

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OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2011 /CNW/ - The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) is hosting the third of its seven mandated National Events in Halifax, Nova Scotia from October 26 to 29, 2011 at the World Trade and Convention Centre.

National Events are high profile opportunities to provide an important forum for the TRC to hear the experiences of former Residential School students, employees and their families. They also serve to educate and enrich the broader public about Canada's 130-year history of Indian Residential Schools, and today's legacy both for Aboriginal communities and Canadian society in general.

Members of the media are invited to attend a technical background briefing of the Atlantic National Event hosted by the TRC.

Date:
Time:
Location:

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
3:00 - 4:00pm AT
Room 303
World Trade & Convention Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia

TRC staff will provide an overview of program events and detailed information prior to the commencement of the TRC Atlantic National Event. To view an event schedule and live portions of the Atlantic National Event via webcast, see www.trcnationalevents.ca

The technical briefing is open to journalists only. Media event registration available in advance or on-site.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established as a result of the 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Its mandate is to inform all Canadians about what happened in residential schools, and guide and inspire a process of reconciliation and renewed relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.

For further information:

Contact:

RoseAnna Schick
Media Relations
for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
204-783-7600 roseanna@mts.net

On-site:
Nancy Pine
Senior Communications and Outreach Advisor
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
613-316-5654 cell nancy.pine@trc.ca