A Knock on the Door: The Essential History of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

A Knock on the Door

The Essential History of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

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Key takeaways:

- The issues of residential schools are incredibly complex. Healing is not easy and will take time. It is a process that involves all of us.
- This was a terrible system with rampant abuse. It was even harder to read, having nieces and nephews that are similar in age to many of the children that were kidnapped.
- Even early on, there were critics of the system. Speaking up for what is right can be difficult, especially if you are in a small minority, but it is important to right the wrongs. It's much easier to do with the benefit of hindsight, but that doesn't solve the problems. Stand against injustice before it is easy.

February 22, 2023