Lessons to be learned from Indigenous courage, compassion, and leadership

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is an important time to look back so we can move forward with our eyes wide open.

Former MP and cabinet minister Peter Penashue and former Indspire head Roberta Jamieson. Be thankful for Canada’s Indigenous peoples, their courage, compassion, and leadership in trying to make us all better, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times file photographs

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

September 29, 2021

OTTAWA—On Sept. 30, Canada observes its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While it is classified as a statutory federal holiday and in numerous provinces, the hope of many is it is a day of reflection, learning, and reconciliation. Not unlike Remembrance Day, it is an important time...

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