This poem was written while contemplating the huge problems in Canada having to come to grips with our nations failing our original peoples and a world wide pandemic that is devastating millions.

The collective shame we all felt with the discovery of children’s remains at Residential School Sites was the spark that woke our collective consciousness.

My personal steps on this issue included getting vaccinated, urging others to do the same and reflect on the times I have spent in native communities in British Columbia. I have actively tried to reach out and understand the issues with my local Nations and reached out to my elected municipal, provincial and federal officials and let them know my desire that we collectively reach just settlements for Canada, and all our founding Nations.

I am one of those who sometimes closes my mind to things when I should probably open it up a bit.

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