The problem with Africville was that the young people in the community were not allowed to say anything in regards to the relocation. [...] The agenda for the two days was agreed to in advance and a series of questions were to be posed to the participants. [...] The Harlem project shares many of the same principles as Aboriginal healing and restorative justice processes in Canada and is an example of how the teachings of one people can support the work of another. [...] Pastor Brian Johnston, President of the Black Cultural Society and a Halifax Regional Municipality Police Officer gave the official welcome on behalf of the Society and offered a prayer of blessing to the Gathering. [...] It is the picture of the world and Africa, the birthplace of civilization, and a Black family moving across the globe.