Just thankful my child attends a school with such thoughtful educators- they go above n beyond to ensure their experience is very different then the previous generations @mstlewiz@LPSStormWatch
Today is more than wearing an orange shirt. Its more than a collaborative art piece. It’s the conversations, the sharing of Indigenous voices and stories, and the next steps that are most important.
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Make sure today is a day of listening and then action.
Update! Parliament’s flag now at half mast. Thanks to the power of the people. Now let’s get the gov’t to implement all the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action. We can do it!
As Canadians learn about the story of the tragic deaths of 215 children in the residential school in Tk'emlups the Secwepemc First Nation, know this- Canada knew about the death rates in the schools, had tools to deal with it and chose not to. Thread
"Brieanne is diplomatic but is not afraid to express her ideas and opinions. She’s been described as an “old soul” who combines her youth and vibrancy with maturity and sensibility." Congratulations on your 2020 OSA, Brieanne John! 🎉🏆
If you need 27 pages to “prove” your Indigenous identity, you need to consider the privilege and space that takes up.
I think about all the folks who are systemically oppressed for being visibly Indigenous & actually have connections to their communities. Let’s give them space.
Another amazing resource by @TinaDeCastro1 ! Great way to think about cultural appropriation with tips for things you can do and things you should avoid
https://t.co/gL28AHcHxz
Shoutout to @TinaDeCastro1 our children are so fortunate to have you always & your ability to get the right people at the table -our English curriculum is going to soar @ClaraHowitt@gecdsb@aliciahiggison
@DarrylLeroux I am speaking to the original article that was libellous - the unnamed elder in the article lied & S Malette making it abt the Voyageurs is also lying - I don’t respect liars - leave u with an Elder @swimau n a community response to it. #byebye