By Miriam Sainnawap “Residential schools for Aboriginal people in Canada date back to the 1870s. Over 130 residential schools were located across the country, and the last school closed in 1996. These government-funded, church-run schools were set up to eliminate parental involvement in the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual development of Aboriginal children. “During this era,…
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Forgiveness and Healing
By Max Ediger Even when violent conflicts come to an end, the pain caused can linger on for years in the form of trauma. Trauma is an emotional response to distressing events caused by the conflict which does not go away and results in unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms such as headache and nausea. For victims of…