On Canada Day this year, Barnes Management Group (BMG) acknowledges that, for many Canadians, it is a day of celebration. However, this year many people are taking pause, choosing to scale down celebrations and in some instances are lighting candles in support of Indigenous People, residential school survivors and the communities who are grieving.
As Canada continues its journey of reconciliation with Indigenous People, Canada Day this year is giving many people pause to rethink our relationships and support for Indigenous People.
Reconciliation is a difficult process that must begin with raising awareness of the history and impacts of centuries of colonization on Canada’s First People. At BMG, we are committed to working with Indigenous people towards achieving truth, justice, forgiveness, healing and reparation. We are advocates for overcoming the injustices and inequalities facing Indigenous communities and individuals.
This year on Canada Day, we join the many Canadians who are sending their support to the Indigenous families and communities who are grieving in the wake of the discovery of unmarked graves of children and youth.
