They were honoured with thousands of tiny shoes lined up in front of churches and government buildings across the country following the disturbing discovery of unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia.
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Mary Simon will go to Rideau Hall in difficult times whether for her upcoming position or for the country itself. There is a risk of too much burden on her shoulders.
The fact that she was appointed the first indigenous governor may not solve any problems. But she will have the opportunity to strengthen the position she holds and the country she serves in large and small ways.
In hindsight, Simon should be Justin Trudeau’s 2017 candidate.
It is not difficult to see what Trudeau saw in Julie Payette. Anything involving astronauts is exciting. If she is ready or personally suitable for the job, this might be a good date.
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Instead of being covered in a sea of revellers, Parliament Hill on Thursday played host to a healing dance, smudging and sacred pipe ceremonies to honour the memories of the children who died in Canada’s residential school system.
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The day was both peaceful and emotional. A crowd estimated at 8,000 sat down on the Great Lawn to listen to a parade of speakers: elders, residential school survivors and Indigenous leaders. They appealed to Canadians to explore and understand the country’s history and to offer empathy and understanding to its Indigenous peoples.
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Instead of being covered in a sea of revellers, Parliament Hill on Thursday played host to a healing dance, smudging and sacred pipe ceremonies to honour the memories of the children who died in Canada’s residential school system.
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Try refreshing your browser. A Canada Day like no other: A peaceful day of reckoning on Parliament Hill Back to video
The day was both peaceful and emotional. A crowd estimated at 8,000 sat down on the Great Lawn to listen to a parade of speakers: elders, residential school survivors and Indigenous leaders. They appealed to Canadians to explore and understand the country’s history and to offer empathy and understanding to its Indigenous peoples.