[BoLevi]

Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard

It is obvious that the deaths of children in care is a horrific tragedy and there are long lasting implications of trauma in youth that impact indigenous communities to this day. This shouldn't be a controversial statement in any way shape or form.

Our society has made mistakes in the past and will continue to make mistakes going forward. Our attitudes and beliefs change, we gain more information, knowledge and hopefully develop empathy for others along the way. The environment that the perpetrators of residential school trauma grew up in shaped their world view and their actions as a result. This doesn't make them bad people, but it also doesn't mean we need to continue to celebrate them with schools, roads, and communities named after them. If these changes help a community grow and move forward then I think it should be done. That said I think that the multigenerational trauma is more complex and results in bigger issues going forward such as with FASD and substance abuse.

My fear though is that there will be empty platitudes, ribbon wearing, flag lowering, and then little change. I hope I'm wrong but we have all seen this song and dance before.

What change would you like to see?