On Friday I had the honour of attending a cultural sensitivity training activity - a field trip to the Woodland Cultural Centre, site of the Mohawk Institute Indian Residential School. This was one of the most impactful experiences of my adult life and I am still processing.
A survivor shared her brave story with our group. The building itself is under renovation so we were not able to enter, but we also received a video tour of the facility. During the tour, more personal survivor stories were also shared.
Throughout the afternoon, I was struck with deep empathy and sadness. To hear what humans have done to fellow humans, in our own backyard... its simply unfathomable. The survivor who shared her story today spoke about the importance of listening. Just LISTENING as people speak their truths.
No further action required. In grief, in life. it is really just that simple.
Open our ears, shut our mouths. Listen.
See http://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/the-campaign/ to find out how you can help this important initiative to #savetheevidence
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