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By Julia Caranci, Alberni Valley Times
March 15, 2012
While the Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard many heartbreaking histories over the last two days, people also shared their tales of hope and healing.
In addition, the commission learned how important gaining back their culture is to Aboriginal People here.
The TRC wrapped up two days of hearings in Port Alberni on Tuesday.
The commission will visit more communities, both large and small, across the country in the coming months. The goal is to create a lasting record of survivors’ experiences while attending residential schools, which were run by various churches under contract to the government.
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