I would like to echo that. It was very important. Certainly in Winnipeg, the aboriginal capital of Canada, it allowed us as a community to sort through what it means and created a unique opportunity for us to really come together and rally around defining what it means. It took a while, but it was really meaningful for many of our families. Having the next step, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and being a part of that process too is really going to make the difference in the lives of many families, even just considering the inter-generational impacts, which are sometimes not recognized. This gives us an opportunity to come together as a community to define what that looks like. It is very positive.
On March 30th, 2010. See this statement in context.