Let’s keep remembering, differently

There is a definite difference between remembering and celebrating. Nobody here wants to « erase » history. That would be a tragedy. We need to remember, we need to remember what the wronged side of history looks like. This should not disappear, how would we move forward, otherwise?

But what I am asking is : can we remember, and be brave enough to acknowledge and talk about the immense pain and suffering, without celebrating it ? It is one thing to remember Sir John A, to remember the whole story of it. It is another thing, and not innocent, to put him on a pedestal, wrapped up in glory. Maybe it’s time to rethink what we truly value about Canada’s history, and what there is to be proud of, because they are many things to be proud of. It’s time to be brave.