Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada.
While it is seen as a day of celebration, Curve Lake Councillor Sean Conway says it’s also a great learning opportunity for all Canadians.
Hiawatha First Nation Chief Laurie Carr says it’s a great chance to celebrate.
After the discovery of children’s remains at a former residential school site in Kamloops, British Columbia earlier this month, a number of statues across Canada have been taken down.
Conway says there’s plenty of other people to celebrate in Canadian history.
Carr says that while the residential school system is a thing of the past, there are still lasting impacts even years later, including legal battles with the federal government.
2021 marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada. You can learn more about the day itself, as well as celebrations across the country here.
