I’m looking for a ride to “The History, Necessity and Process of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission” on Oct. 1 at Bates College (7:30 p.m. at the Olin Arts Center in Lewiston), presented by Denise Altvater, Esther Attean and Arla Patch of Maine-Wabanaki REACH, three passionate, dedicated and courageous women.
Founded two years ago by a historic agreement between the state and the tribes (Gov. LePage gave an eloquent speech at its opening ceremony), the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is the greatest healing project that many Mainers have never heard of, though it is the first in the country and has received international attention.
If Richard Foley (“Letter to the editor: Just how far might Native American correctness go?,” Sept. 23) can pick me up in Portland and commits to staying for the whole presentation, I’ll happily listen to his thoughts and feedback both ways, and tell him any stories he’d like to hear from this aging white guy’s experience and perspective as to why respectful language is so important.
Jeffrey H. Hotchkiss
Portland
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