Brag Fall 2021
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TRUTH &<br />
RECONCI<br />
Where do we go<br />
from here?<br />
In late May <strong>2021</strong>, a discovery of 215 unmarked graves were found on the site of the<br />
former Kamloops Indian Residential School. It shocked many Canadians but for<br />
Indigenous Peoples, it was a reminder of the recent past and those that never returned<br />
home.<br />
Another 751 were found on Cowessess First Nation soon after, using the same groundpenetrating<br />
radar as in Kamloops. The numbers keep rising every day, seemingly with each<br />
new site that is investigated.<br />
Many of us were not aware about this ugly part of Canadian history when we were children.<br />
Thankfully, this is being corrected with the next generation.<br />
But what’s next? How do we move forward towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples?<br />
Education and dialogue are key. We must teach ourselves this part of our history and truly<br />
LISTEN with our hearts and minds open to our Indigenous brothers and sisters. We must stand<br />
with them to face the past so the generations to come will live in peace and collaboration<br />
with a bright future built for ALL Canadians.<br />
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