b'EVENT OVERVIEW In keeping with the theme oftruth is out, and everyone knows whatThe Annual Chiefs Assembly was a the event, 45 Chiefs-in-Assemblyhappened. We need to focus on recon- successful event with plenty of comradery signed a joint letter to Prime Ministerciliation now, and [on] how we all canand collaboration on steps to move Justin Trudeau and federal minis- get along and work togetherthis is theforward, creating hope for the future for ters requesting a two-year extensionmessage I am moving forward with. all First Nations in Ontario. beyond the deadline of July 13, 2022 to submit claims by those who were physically, emotionally, spiritually or psychologically harmed in the federally run Indian Day Schools. The letter also advocates for settlement agree-ment amendments to ensure victims can adjust the level of compensation in their claim, and to ensure in-person support is available for all claimants beyond what is currently available through call centres. In addition to the financial restitution to claimants, the long-term mental health effects of claimants must also be considered and taken into account.The Every Child Matters theme is an ongoing theme for every event because every child does matter, and not all our children have been found and returned to their families yet, ORC Hare says. As we approach the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I encourage all to reflect on the painful and lasting impacts of Residential Schools in Canada. I do not like the word anni-versaryan anniversary is a celebra-tion, and there is nothing to celebrate. Also, the phrase truth and reconcilia-tion is not appropriate anymorethe 16l I ssue1 2022C hIefs ofo ntarIoA dvocAte magazIne'