Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to talk about the impacts of residential schools in the NWT. Residential schools have taken language, culture, and lives of many Aboriginal people who have passed on. Many of them are here with us today. Through the work of many initiatives of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the TRC, the reality of those tragedies are brought more and more into focus. As Canadians move forward in a way to leave the past behind and create forgiveness and cultural respect for the future of Aboriginal people in Canada, as leaders we must take the lead to ensure that former students, family members, and educators receive the proper education in helping Aboriginal people move forward and, most of all, heal from the horrible experiences they've lived. Canadians can create a new legacy for children of all nations and cultures by joining hands in an open process of dialogue of reconciliation. Survivors of residential schools live in all regions of Canada today and many other cultures have suffered. Canadians need to hear our stories and find ways to ensure our collective future rests on a solid foundation of respect, openness, and trust. We can build a stronger North by teaching our educators to help our generations heal as youth continue to struggle in schools across the North and Canada. Quyanini. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Herbert Nakimayak on Impacts Of Residential Schools
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2016. See this statement in context.
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