Another National Day for Truth and Reconciliation has come upon us and I for one am encouraged to see the number of people who have embraced it here in Winnipeg, and of course on social media. (My favourite design from: http://www.gifts.shopfirstnations.com) I stumbled on, and into, a few conversations not long ago about the value … Continue reading Another Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Truth and Reconciliation, cont’d
This past Sunday I failed to mention that the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is this coming Friday. And I felt a little remorse. Too many people that look like me, who found Canada the way my ethnic group did, and enjoy what came with settlement, don't feel the same way. The empathy and … Continue reading Truth and Reconciliation, cont’d
Responding from the right place
I have been easily agitated on social media lately. I know it is happening to you too. It happens when we get caught up in the polarization vortex. You know how it works: We see people emphatically present opinions.We either agree/disagree and act subjectively.Sides form. Opinion wins. Voices get louder.Suddenly, you can't sleep thinking about … Continue reading Responding from the right place
