The Anglican Church administered 26 such schools between 1820 and 1969. Since 1969 it has worked to establish partnerships with Aboriginal peoples and to support native justice concerns. Since 1990 it has been actively involved in responding to residential schools issues and contributing to reconciliation and healing. This potential exists even though the Christian churches' historical role was often that of supporting the dominant society and contributing to the marginalization of Aboriginal people.
Religious institutions can make a unique contribution today and in the future.