Reflections on Reconciliation

My reconciliation journey started in grade 10 history when my teacher challenged the class to think about the name of Indian Road. Many of us responded with ideas and opinions about cultural appropriation and a class letter was created. My main contribution was to articulate the thoughts in our letter to the media. I appeared on CBC News radio and on the Morning Edition with Craig Norris. I was on TV for a CTV News story, and was live on the Mike Farwell show (AM 570). I was also featured in the Waterloo Region Record newspaper. Although it was nerve racking for a 15 year old, especially when some adults directed very mean comments at me on social media, I was resolved to spark conversations about reconciliation and suggest ways that citizens can make our community more inclusive. As I head into grade 12, I want to continue to stay involved within the journey to reconciliation.