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submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by ininewcrow@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

I thought I should take the responsibility to post this and remind everyone about what today is.

National Day For Truth And Reconciliation

Both my parents are survivors of the residential school era and my family have had to live with this horror all our lives ... whether we knew it or not.

For me the day is not to shame anyone or lay blame on those around me.

But rather to let everyone know about this history and never allow anything like it to ever happen again.

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[-] LeFantome@programming.dev 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It is Truth and Reconciliation:

Truth - the past happened and we don’t deny it

Reconciliation - coming together as friends

Sounds like you have done the Truth part. Just start reconciling. Perhaps collaboratively work towards a better future if the opportunity presents itself. At the very least, show that you are up for it.

Note I did not say guilt or compensation. You can do that if you want but it is not a requirement.

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca -1 points 3 months ago

guilt or compensation

You imply there's a choice.

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