Surviving the Survivor

A piece I did for CBC's The National... what else can I say? My dad not only survived but thrived and my son is my sole motivation for doing any good in this life

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[headdresserscout]

Thank you Wab Kinew. That was wonderful. Much love and respect to you brother. SS

[amadriaga]

My wife deals with a lot of residential claims at work and it's tough for her to hear about these terrible stories. Not too many people know about the history and impact residential schools have had on our native population so I have to give you much props for doing such a good job on this piece. Keep up the good work Wab! Keep doing what you're doing.

[Scottie P]

Wow Brother. Thank you for this. Thank you to your father for his courage. Thank you to both of you for your honesty.

[Janet Isserlis]

megweetch. thank you for telling us, thank you to your dad and to your son. thank you

[Erica Pryde]

Wab, you and your Dad have so much courage. Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate everything that you do. Much love to you and your family.

[ronleunissen]

Wow. Heavy stuff. This has been going on in many Catholic and Protestant schools. Totally non-comprehendable how the bringers of a 'happy message' could behave like devils. Only thing I can add is that given absolute power, as these nuns and priests were given, corrupts absolutely.

[Ted Palmer]

bless you young brother!

[Tod Dorozio]

Although it's not easy to hear it is important to hear this as this is a part of our national history; thanks for sharing this and for sharing it so poignantly and directly!

[Derek Roote]

Good to see mishomis lookin good n healthy.. Brought a tear of happiness to see him... Chi-miigwetch Uncle Wab for posting this vid.. Very proud to be a relation of you and yours Uncle... Keep up the good work..AHO!!

[Bookerb2004]

A new light, thank you

[korky94]

Soo good

[marloef11]

It breaks my hear and just really hurts to hear about your father's story + story of others surviving RS - and the generation that followed, as they got to experience the effects of that 2.Your families story is a story of healing & hope! Look at your dad!Beautiful, eloquent & spiritual. look at the work U R guided & mentored 2do! Healing all around! Sure the road has not been easy!. May your sis find reconciliation in this 2. take my hat off! U got my full, sincere RESPECT.Keep up !!