Listening-Learning-Relationship Action Table

Vision/Mandate

• Learn the history between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples – Canada’s History;
• Understand the history and legacy of residential schools by our active Listening to their voices and lived experiences;
• Explore the unique intersections in culture, practice, and spirituality that strengthens  our connectedness to foster and develop respectful relationships
• Recognize the rich contributions that Indigenous peoples have made to Canada;
• Take action we encourage and support one another to address historical injustices and present-day wrongs; and
• Teach others.

 
Members In part:
“I noted, at the same time, the need for all of us in the Diocese to take part in concrete action to work diligently towards truth and reconciliation.  We need to recognize the truth that Catholic communities were involved in past abuse and move to reconciliation to offset the effects of the abuse, seeking ways of working with local Indigenous communities to bring about healing.  As I said in my apology, “I commit the Diocese of London to accompany you, the Indigenous Peoples of this land, on the journey of healing and reconciliation.  I realize that there is much more work to do in our Diocese, but I know that ‘we look forward to listening and learning from you as we walk in solidarity’” (27 September 2021).”
 
In this letter of December 8, 2021, he announced the formation of a committee entrusted with guiding all of us on the path to truth and reconciliation.