We continue our look at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through a local lens. This is part 2 of that perspective.
Mireille Lapointe, a member of Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, Elder in Residence for the faculty of Education for Queen’s University, and former St. John CHS teacher says we’re at a critical junction when it comes to our lawmakers making a difference in the reconciliation process.
Lapointe says we need to remember today that there is no irrelevant work towards sharing indigenous culture, she says it all counts and we can all contribute.
Francine Desjardins, a community grandmother, and urban Indigenous person from Ottawa says today is Orange Shirt Day to her, and she was surprised that the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was given the same date.
Desjardins is among those hosting the Orange Shirt Day Ceremony at Last Duel Park at the Perth Healing Forest Memorial. All are welcome to attend and show respects. It begins at 5:30.
We invite you to listen to the full conversation with Mireille and Francine. They provide multiple perspectives of reconciliation efforts – not only in Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, but also across Eastern Ontario and Canada.
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