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SECTION II - ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY STRATEGIC OUTCOME

1. Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

The Department has one Strategic Outcome: Disclosure and recognition of the truth regarding Indian Residential Schools furthers healing and reconciliation for the individuals and communities affected. In 2008-09 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Secretariat received a funding appropriation of $58,753,000; as such it has profiled its funding for the next three fiscal years as indicated below.

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ - thousands)
Program Activity: Truth and Reconciliation Supports the research, truth, healing and commemoration activities of the Truth and Reconciliation Secretariat.
2009-10		2010-11		2011-12
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
58	18,585.0	58	15,315.0	58	12,405.0

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
(i) Information about the Indian Residential Schools legacy; (ii) - (iii) Understanding of and appreciation for the experiences of former students of Indian Residential School; (iv) - (v) participation in commemoration, healing and reconciliation events. (vi) public awareness and recognition of the impacts of Indian Residential Schools on Aboriginal people, their communities, and their relationships.	(i) research papers and reports. (ii) number of participants and meetings concerning truth taking and sharing activities. (iii) survivor statements. (iv) number and type of healing and commemoration activities. (v) number of national and community events (vi) media reports, press releases and information materials.	Seven national events are planned over the course of the first two years with a closing event planned for the final year of the Commission’s operations in 2012-13. In recognition of the unique mandate of the Commission, defined performance targets for most of its activities (e.g. truth taking and sharing) are not considered appropriate 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.

Program Activity Expected Results

Performance Indicators

Targets

(i) Information about the Indian Residential Schools legacy;
(ii) - (iii) Understanding of and appreciation for the experiences of former students of Indian Residential School;

(iv) - (v) participation in commemoration, healing and reconciliation events.

(vi) public awareness and recognition of the impacts of Indian Residential Schools on Aboriginal people, their communities, and their relationships.

(i) research papers and reports.
(ii) number of participants and meetings concerning truth taking and sharing activities. (iii) survivor statements.

(iv) number and type of healing and commemoration activities. (v) number of national and community events

(vi) media reports, press releases and information materials.

Seven national events are planned over the course of the first two years with a closing event planned for the final year of the Commission’s operations in 2012-13.

In recognition of the unique mandate of the Commission, defined performance targets for most of its activities (e.g. truth taking and sharing) are not considered appropriate 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.

2. Benefits for Canadians

The effective date of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement was September 19, 2007. This agreement provides an opportunity for all the stakeholders to renew their relationships and move forward together to find the truth, promote healing and achieve reconciliation. In this regard, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, its supporting Secretariat and the activities and events it will undertake or support, as well as the participation of formers students, their families and communities in finding and sharing truth, all contribute to a renewed relationship.

The activities and events that will be carried out are expected to provide the following benefits to Aboriginal people, their families and communities, as well as non-Aboriginals:

Culturally appropriate and safe settings in which former students, their families and their communities can come forward and participate in truth finding/sharing, healing and reconciliation activities that acknowledge their Indian Residential Schools experiences, impacts and consequences;
Common understanding of the IRS system and legacy based on the information and data contained in the historical report to be produced by the Commission;
Enhanced public and Aboriginal awareness of the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission; and
Support and participation of IRS 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 IRS students, their families and their communities will improve individual and family well-being, encourage healing and bring about closure for former IRS students, their families and communities and, achieve reconciliation (forgiveness and acceptance) between all those associated with the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools system.