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Section 2: Analysis of Program Activities
2.1 Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome
The Commission has one Strategic Outcome: Disclosure and recognition of the truth regarding Indian Residential Schools in order to further healing and reconciliation for the individuals and communities affected. In 2008-09 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Secretariat received approval to spend $64,388,000 over the next five years.
The following tables profile the Commission’s funding for the next three fiscal years as approved before the appointment of the new Commissioners.
| Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ thousands) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 2012–13 | 2013–14 | |||
| FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending |
| 38 | 11,070 | 19 | 6,350 | 6 | 895 |
| Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ thousands) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | 2012–13 | 2013–14 | |||
| FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending |
| 10 | 1,360 | 10 | 1,360 | 4 | 1,360 |
| Program Activity Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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(i) Information about the Indian Residential Schools legacy. |
(i) Research papers and reports. |
Seven national events are planned with an additional closing event planned for the final year of the Commission’s operations. In recognition of the unique mandate of the Commission and due to the spirit and intent of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, which seeks to bring about a fair and lasting resolution in an informal manner that accommodates sensitivities, defined performance targets for most of the Commission’s activities (e.g. statement-taking and truth-sharing) are not considered appropriate. |
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(ii) Understanding of and |
(ii) Number of participants and meetings concerning truth taking and sharing activities; and |
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| (iv) Participation in commemoration, healing and (v) reconciliation events. |
(iv) Number and type of healing and commemoration activities; and |
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| (vi) Public awareness and recognition of the impacts of Indian Residential Schools on Aboriginal people, their communities, and their relationships. | (vi) Media reports, press releases and information materials. |
Benefits for Canadians
The 2007 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement provides an opportunity for all the stakeholders to renew their relationships, move forward together to find the truth, promote healing, and achieve reconciliation. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, through the activities and events it undertakes or supports will make a central contribution to the development of a renewed relationship.
The activities and events that will be carried out are expected to provide the following benefits to Aboriginal, as well as non-Aboriginal, people, their families and communities:
- Culturally appropriate and safe settings in which former students, their families and members of their communities can come forward and participate in statement-taking and truth-sharing, healing and reconciliation activities that acknowledge their Indian Residential Schools experiences, impacts and consequences;
- Common understanding of the residential school system and legacy that is based on the information and data contained in the historical report produced by the Commission;
- Enhanced awareness of the truth and reconciliation process that the Commission is fostering; and
- Support and participation of former residential school students, senior government and church officials, and other stakeholders and beneficiaries in processes and events related to Indian Residential Schools experiences.
Ultimately, it is hoped that a greater understanding and appreciation of the experiences of former students, their families and their communities will improve individual and family well-being, encourage healing, and, achieve reconciliation.