I wouldn’t ordinarily share a quotation that has a disputed source, but this message is important. Those who are being treated unjustly need those of us who believe in justice to stand with them. They need us to show up.
If you are white, but you believe justice shouldn’t be based on skin colour, I invite you to follow From Privilege to Progress (@privtoprog) on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter; Anti-Racism Daily (@ardtakeaction) on Facebook and Instagram; and Black History for White People on Instagram (@blackhistoryforwhitepeople) or Twitter (@BHforWP). I also invite you to share in the comments any other accounts that believe in equality and justice.
Also, today in Canada is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s not just a name; it’s what we should be striving for. It’s time to acknowledge, and apologize for, the atrocities of the past and work towards a better future.
Thank you to APTN News (@aptn_ca on Instagram, @APTNNews on Facebook and Twitter) for the orange shirt image. If you would like a copy of this image to post in your window, you can find it at honourtheday.ca
Orange Shirt Day was started by Phyllis Webstad as a representation of all that was taken from her when she was sent to a residential school. Once the day became more well-known, large corporations started stocking orange shirts to the point that it is now difficult for Indigenous designers to get any. What once supported residential school survivors now mostly supports big chain stores. Please think about who is getting the money from your orange shirt purchase. If you have to make the choice between wearing an orange shirt and actually supporting Indigenous people, please support the Indigenous community in whatever way you can.
