Conflicted on Canada Day: Being patriotic means owning ALL of our nation's history
Yesterday I visited parks & landmarks in Ottawa with significance to Indigenous communities; Pindigen Park, Chaudière Falls and Pangishimo Park, to collect trash and pay my respects. I planned to do this on Canada Day, however due to probable rain I decided to do it a day early. As I've learned more about the unsettling colonial history of Canada and the truth about the genocide and forced assimilation of Indigenous people these past few years I find Canada Day to be a conflicting holiday.
Canada Day: Fireworks and pets don't mix
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Celebrate Canada Day with these patriotic dogs
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