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Speaking the language of reconciliation – Canada.com

by ahnationtalk on April 11, 201720 Views

Indigenous languages compose rich foundation of Canadian history

April 11, 2017

“I was angry at my grandparents for a long time.”

Onowa McIvor grew up in northern Saskatchewan, where her grandparents feared prejudice against indigenous peoples and did everything they could to bury their Cree roots. They refused to teach the language to their children and grandchildren. McIvor felt robbed of her heritage.

As McIvor learned more about the history of residential schools, and the discrimination indigenous peoples faced, she understood the fear that drove them.

Read More: http://o.canada.com/life/speaking-the-language-of-reconciliation

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