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This “day” came up in my twitter feed – June 11, Healing and Reconciliation Day. It is based on the fact that PM Steven Harper’s apology to the Indigenous people of Canada happened June 11, 2008. The message “jumped out at me” based on our readings about media and indigenous stereotyping and the residential schools.  Here’s a video of the apology and first anniversary coverage:

Here’s my retweet from twitter:

June 11 – National Day of Healing and Reconciliation – What are you doing at your school to think about healing ? http://t.co/Vht8HeNmiW

— Verena Roberts (@verenanz) June 6, 2013

This article was written in 2009. I am now looking for more information about any events for this year…..

Verena 🙂