Who is considered an impacted community member? Someone that have often been excluded from telling their truths. They are the focus of this work. There will be multiple ways to participate based upon preferences of the individual, including private and confidentially, affinity spaces and public truth-telling sessions.
Act 128 references specific communities including:
- Native American or Indigenous;
- Individuals with physical, psychiatric, or mental conditions or disability, and the families of individuals with the physical, psychiatric or mental health condition or disability;
- Black individuals and other individuals of color;
- Individuals with French Canadian, French- Indian or other mixed ethnic or racial heritage;
- Other populations and communities at the discretion of the commission.
The commission will also look at how other communities have experienced state sponsored discrimination. 
What is telling your truth?
Telling one's truth in the context of Truth and Reconciliations is a courageous act that involves sharing personal experiences and perspectives with the aim of fostering understanding and healing. It requires revealing the often difficult and painful aspects of one's history and sometimes one's present, acknowledging the impact of past injustices and contributing to a collective narrative that seeks to reckon with the truth. In the spirit of reconciliation, telling your truth is an essential step towards building empathy, breaking down barriers and creating a shared space where diverse stories can coexist. Sharing your truth involves speaking your own experiences without anyone dismissing or telling you that your perspective is wrong. Sharing your truth is a strong way of making your voice heard, breaking down walls and being part of acknowledging and dealing with complicated parts of our history.