I feel much the same. As an immigrant to this country I have always felt a deep and profound gratitude for the safety and opportunity it provided my family. However after learning about the treatment of the indigenous people my sense of nationalism is more sober, and my celebration on this day is more muted. That said, having once escaped a life under facism - my will to preserve the freedom we enjoy is resolute. I stand on guard...
Absolutely, and I'm glad you and your family have found safety here! I hope people are as welcoming as the stereotypes claim we are. That's one positive thing I will say about us as a nation, albeit cautiously due to the horrific racism I'm seeing more and more of lately.
Happy Canada Day to ALL Canadians (and those who consider Canada their home) from coast to coast to coast. We love Alberta and Quebec and all OUR other provinces and territories! Hope everyone enjoys their celebrations. And… Allez les rouges!!
I feel much the same. As an immigrant to this country I have always felt a deep and profound gratitude for the safety and opportunity it provided my family. However after learning about the treatment of the indigenous people my sense of nationalism is more sober, and my celebration on this day is more muted. That said, having once escaped a life under facism - my will to preserve the freedom we enjoy is resolute. I stand on guard...
Absolutely, and I'm glad you and your family have found safety here! I hope people are as welcoming as the stereotypes claim we are. That's one positive thing I will say about us as a nation, albeit cautiously due to the horrific racism I'm seeing more and more of lately.
Hate should have no place here.
Happy Canada Day to ALL Canadians (and those who consider Canada their home) from coast to coast to coast. We love Alberta and Quebec and all OUR other provinces and territories! Hope everyone enjoys their celebrations. And… Allez les rouges!!