Summary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action

Summary

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action address key issues impacting Indigenous communities. These calls focus on child welfare, education, health, justice, and reconciliation, urging governments to reduce Indigenous children in care, improve health and education access, and recognize Indigenous languages and rights. They advocate for closing gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, implementing culturally appropriate practices, and addressing the harms caused by residential schools. The Calls to Action aim to promote healing, reconciliation, and equality across sectors such as law, healthcare, and education.

Takeaways

• 🧑‍⚖️ Governments are urged to reduce the number of Aboriginal children in care (Call to Action 1).
• 📊 Governments are called to publish annual reports on the number of Aboriginal children in care (Call to Action 2).
• 🏥 All levels of government are asked to fully implement Jordan’s Principle, prioritizing the needs of Aboriginal children (Call to Action 3).
• ⚖️ The federal government is requested to establish national standards for Aboriginal child apprehension and custody cases (Call to Action 4).
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Governments are encouraged to develop culturally appropriate parenting programs for Aboriginal families (Call to Action 5).
• 📚 The government is urged to repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to physical punishment of children (Call to Action 6).
• 👩‍🏫 Governments are called to develop and fund culturally appropriate early childhood education programs for Aboriginal families (Call to Action 12).
• 🎓 The federal government is asked to draft new Aboriginal education legislation with full participation from Aboriginal peoples (Call to Action 10).
• 👩‍⚕️ Governments are requested to acknowledge that the current state of Aboriginal health is a direct result of past government policies (Call to Action 18).
• 🏛️ The federal government is encouraged to create a National Council for Reconciliation and provide multi-year funding (Call to Action 53).

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