5 Remembering
Storytelling and Day of Reflection
CHAPTER 5 | Remembering
Overview
Whether and how the past should be publicly remembered featured heavily in the consultation. Many groups and individuals shared their view that public remembrance is a crucial element of healing in a post-conflict era. It allows them to relect openly on the past and come to terms with its impact upon their [...]
Memorials: Physical Structures and Living Memorials
For a great many people, having a structure or space which remembers the conflict is of great importance. For some a memorial is simply a place to go to direct their grief and suffering, perhaps as an alternative to a grave, whilst others need a place to reflect upon the past and consider the [...]
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How we, as a society, remember the past is highly significant as we move out of conflict. The Commission for Victims and Survivors for Northern Ireland (CVSNI) is developing its work programme and remembering comprises a core part of that strategy. While we welcome this, and believe they have a lead role to play, it [...]
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