Time to move on, judge tells Sault audience – SooToday.com

July 31, 2015

The Canadian public has come to know much about the unpleasant truth of abuse inflicted on native children at residential schools over the course of several generations, but now, reconciliation in an atmosphere of mutual respect is crucial for both indigenous and non-indigenous people in order for Canada to move forward.

That was the message from Justice Murray Sinclair in a speech delivered Friday at Algoma University.

Celebrating Resilience: Youth Leading Change for Reconciliation is a series of cultural and educational events, spearheaded by youth, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (Algoma University’s indigenous education partner) and the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association, taking place Friday through Sunday on the property of Algoma University and Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig.

“Many residential school survivors still remain angry…healing is going to take a long time,” Sinclair said.

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