tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post4965965718295584237..comments2024-03-28T20:51:13.544-04:00Comments on Musings of a Menopausal Melon...mmmquilts: Truth and Reconciliation Quilt ProjectSandra Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-56615992522915998702021-08-13T19:04:58.123-04:002021-08-13T19:04:58.123-04:00Wow-- admirable, inspiring on several levels. I ho...Wow-- admirable, inspiring on several levels. I hope you don't mind me sharing on SM. Great resources in here too. Janine Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02800794817308935457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-44239965315151721512021-07-15T19:00:48.051-04:002021-07-15T19:00:48.051-04:00Sandra your post has inspired me to continue readi...Sandra your post has inspired me to continue reading and researching both the Truth and Reconciliation Report and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman’s Report. Long have I known of some of the truth about the “schools” but the full extent of the horror was beyond my limited knowledge. I had thought that Gord Downie’s “Secret Path” would start educating Canadians to the truth. We can only hope that this time, the news will start bringing our governments to actually making real effort to Reconcilliation, the churches to releasing their documents finally, and the surviving perpetrators to being held accountable. The other bit of hope is that our American neighbours are now starting their own search and investigation of their residential school properties. As the daughter of a Canadian serviceman who served in several countries I can only say that I, too, love our country but the pride is somewhat diminished by the truth and the lack of action and education in our country. Thank you for putting your thoughts in to such succinct and eloquent words. You have written words from my heart as well. Carol Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172037214693819273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-81649693099379906462021-07-14T14:41:52.031-04:002021-07-14T14:41:52.031-04:00Sandra, I don't know what to say but I wanted ...Sandra, I don't know what to say but I wanted to 'check in'. Here in our own country many wrongs have been made through the power of the law - and many people are still suffering today because of it. Kia Kaha.Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-59240433835301064572021-07-14T13:11:49.072-04:002021-07-14T13:11:49.072-04:00The crimes against humanity by well meaning indivi...The crimes against humanity by well meaning individuals always horrify me and even more so when religious and political institutions conspire together to kill children and adults simply because of race. I knew you would be responding to the recent horrific news and think this is a terrific way to do it. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621591443896350515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-26234062325039580872021-07-12T22:03:53.236-04:002021-07-12T22:03:53.236-04:00When I first read the news several weeks ago about...When I first read the news several weeks ago about the discovery of these children's bodies at the residential "schools", I knew you would be aggrieved and in pain and I wondered how you would respond. I don't see much Canadian news, but I assume like in the US, there is a segment of the Canadian population who are in denial that such terrible actions occurred. Sadly, as someone else pointed out, such tragic treatment of minority and indigenous peoples are still occurring all over the world. <br />Pat<br /><br />MissPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807348837446241284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-50445352410353283932021-07-12T17:38:36.036-04:002021-07-12T17:38:36.036-04:00Oh, not unlike our story here in Australia & h...Oh, not unlike our story here in Australia & have come to realise over time, that invaded countries have gone through similar incidents as far back as history has been recorded. I often wonder that we've not learnt, as it still seems to happen in some places, even though we are such a multicultural world now. I look forward to watching your progress. The QAL I'm participating in is also made up of scraps only for the colour bits & white from the stash for backgrounds. Take care, stay safe & hugs.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-63166307086713821022021-07-12T12:07:34.503-04:002021-07-12T12:07:34.503-04:00Once I am done reading the 94 Calls to Action, I p...Once I am done reading the 94 Calls to Action, I plan to read the MMIWG report as well, because that has bothered me for many years, and that it doesn't get the public's attention and wrath to the degree it needs. The entire report is something like 6 volumes... I think we all need to be more outspoken, whether it's in conversations with friends family and neighbours, whether it's on any social media, or especially so, with our VOTE. Looking up the way our federal and provincial candidates have voted on Indigenous, women's and LGBTQ2's rights issues is KEY, and very very telling. Just because my parents always voted for a certain party or because I have always should not mean I continue to do so blindly. I hope you see this as you are a no reply and I don't have an email for you.Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-8910309937461072472021-07-12T11:43:12.687-04:002021-07-12T11:43:12.687-04:00Sandra, I too was absolutely horrified when I lear...Sandra, I too was absolutely horrified when I learned about the Residential Schools a few years ago. How could I have been so naive? Now since the unmarked graves have been discovered I have started to read the Truth and Reconciliation report. I started on the "Missing Children and<br />Unmarked Burials". It took about two weeks to read those 263 pages. I just could not cope with the pain. I kept thinking of my own children and what I would have gone through. I am in the planning stages of a quilt because that's what quilters do. I know that I can't stand by and say nothing. I will be much more outspoken about this kind of genocide no matter what culture it is done to.Fauntiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546923563692615890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-46561476316400709162021-07-12T11:20:03.803-04:002021-07-12T11:20:03.803-04:00Just heartbreaking to read this post but so import...Just heartbreaking to read this post but so important to do so. Thank you for writing it. I hope the many institutions across the world that have done so much wrong to so many can acknowledge those wrongs and provide some sort of redress. Above all, I hope no other child anywhere will suffer again at the hands of the state.Sandra Healy Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135038573847504686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-82155115659726456812021-07-12T06:47:42.692-04:002021-07-12T06:47:42.692-04:00The whole residential school situation is heartbre...The whole residential school situation is heartbreaking. How can we Canadians not feel even a little bit of the pain these indigenous children and their families have suffered through the years. We as a nation need to treat them with the respect and dignity they deserve. Love the blocks you are making. Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.com