“It is essential that Canada acknowledge the harm that Residential Schools did to Indigenous Peoples. While the declaration of the of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was a start in creating awareness, more needs to be done. In the past two years, the count of unmarked graves at these Residential School sites has increased and now surpasses 10,000. The government needs to remain vigilant and continue to work with Indigenous Peoples and
communities to implement the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report. The government needs to assist with the advancement of true reconciliation. We need to heal from the harms of Residential Schools that have created intergenerational impacts for all. We recognize many relatives are hurting in silence today. Let’s continue to work together to address the trauma, mental health, and addictions crisis to create a better future for the next generations. Regardless of culture and religion, we need to reawaken harmony with our neighbours and Mother Earth for the benefit of all our relations, past, present and future.”