I’ll add that @WabKinew‘s response here is awe inspiring. As a Truth Keeper, he stood squarely in front of genocide denial and kept his words measured and firm. This was a case study in grounded leadership. #respect#everychildmatters 🧡
The next time you hear something to the effect of “it’s in the past… they need to get over it so we can all move on,” this can be shown as one among *many* reasons why “it” is very much in the present and why there is no “moving on” as long as this kind of ignorance exists.
MLA Alan Lagimodiere said his understanding of the residential school system was that it was meant to give Indigenous children the skills they needed to fit into society.
Here is the exchange between Lagimodiere and NDP Leader Wab Kinew:
Hey everyone my sister passed away unexpectedly Wednesday. Idk what else to say. It sucks but we are doing everything we can to give her a good send off. We need to have $4K by Tuesday to give to the funereal home so a RT or anything would be so helpful❤️
https://t.co/aiE8R1YjDx