Why some Canadians aren’t celebrating Canada Day this year
Jun 30, 2021
3 minutes
On a typical July 1, communities across Canada light up in a sea of red and white as fireworks fill the sky and residents gather to celebrate Canada Day, often described as the Canadian Fourth of July.
But this year, with the recent discovery of the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children at former residential schools designed to eliminate their cultures, many cities and towns now plan to scale back or cancel Canada Day celebrations outright to make space for those grieving the lost.
For Indigenous communities, the cruel reality of residential schools has long
Not time to celebrate?You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days