The history of any nation is part of the history of humanity. That means that every nation must confront its Heart of Darkness. Some nations refuse to do that. At the moment, the United States is trying not to do that. Attempts to confront history are labeled "woke."
With this newly established holiday, we are compelled to confront the dark part of our history. With each passing holiday, we will be forced to consider how far we have progressed or devolved. Let's hope we can learn from history -- and not repeat it.
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6 comments:
I think you meant newly established "holiday." The provincial premiers have their heads so far up the asses of the chamber of commerce that Truth and Reconciliation Day is just another workday for most of us. When it comes to indigenous or labour history, change comes slowly indeed.
Cap
Cap
It's all about keeping those cash registers ringing, Cap.
If the Royal Firm were to address Reconciliation, it would go a long way to encouraging a better society. However, they are groomed from the day they are born, to be entitled and secretive beyond compassion and understanding. And, many Brits, Canadians, Americans and so on, try to live up to that standard. Anyone who has barrels of money and can throw it around thinks in the same fashion of entitlement. This all begins with “family” attitudes. “Why are we here; What is our purpose; What is our duty to humanity? Anyong
Too much money -- like too much power -- corrupts, Anyong.
After reading the comments in the click bait national post I see little enthusiasm for change..
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/vast-majority-of-canadians-support-reconciliation-even-if-they-differ-on-the-details-poll
Thankfully there are areas in Canada that value the prospect of Truth and Reconciliation.
The hurdle is "truth" the hard part is reconciliation..
TB
It's not going to be easy, TB. But it's a moral imperative.
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