Reconciliation attempts had begun in the 1980s with church apologies for what had been done to Aboriginal peoples.[1] From 1986-1994, The United Church, the Catholic Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the Anglican Church, and the Presbyterian Church had formally apologized for participating in the residential school system. [2]

In summer of 1990, the Oka crisis had took place when the Mohawks of Kanesatake had confronted the government about their land claims and recognition of territory.[1]The government of Canada had created a Royal Commission to look into the state affairs with Aboriginal peoples in Canada.[1] By 1996, the Royal Commission had presented a clear vision for reconciliation. [1]

  1. ^ a b c d Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2016, from http://web-trc.ca/
  2. ^ Residential schools timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved February 3, 2016, from http://nctr.ca/exhibitions.php