difficult family dynamics that ensued.

Over the last couple of decades, several residential school survivors have filed claims against the government for the abuse they suffered at these schools. In 2007, a settlement was reached, which allocated funds to survivors and to healing centers, and mandated the creation of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This was followed soon after by the (in)famous apology by Stephen Harper to survivors and their families.

The purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is to do research, collect statements from survivors, and make a permanent archive establishing the truth of what happened while the schools were in operation. They also seek to educate Canadians about the schools, their legacy and impacts, and to encourage and suggest steps toward reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peopledon't really know him at all, but I know his work, and every time I see him in the neighbourhood, I feel like I want to ask for his autograph. He's a DTES resident, prolific poet, activist (especially against homelessness and against the war on drugs), a very humble and courageous soul. The story goes that he began following Christ after having been given the book "The Prophetic Imagination" by Walt Brueggemann.

Today, for our service, Jodi chose several excerpts from Bud's poem "Street Sermon" that I've copied out in full below. It's from his book "Hundred Block Rock." The first time I read this poem, when it was printed in the local Carnegie Newsletter last year, I found myself weeping. For some reason, the title and disclaimer led