Consider This Northumberland - February 18: Not Orange Shirt Day / Grief Stories

Last week, members of the Freedom Convoy posted a video on Facebook urging children and parents to honour Orange Shirt Day. It asked children to walk out of class on Feb. 11. It was meant to be an act of solidarity with those involved with the truckers’ protests in Ottawa and on international borders.

 However, Feb. 11 is not Orange Shirt Day. It is Sept. 30. That is a national day to commemorate children who were sent to residential schools.

 The video sparked outrage among Indigenous communities and many Canadians, including Alderville. It also caught the attention of Alderville First Nations Chief Dave Mowat.

 In today’s interview. Chief Mowat will address this incident and other aspects of the convoy that have touched the Indigenous community. Some of it you many not even be aware of.

Next, is a unique project. In Northumberland, 25 people have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. That does not count the others who have passed away over the past two years. For those left behind, the grief they face is different in so many ways. For some, they may not have been given access to be with loved ones at the end. For others, there may be unimaginable situations, barriers, and other hurdles that have made their experience unique, as well as difficult.

A group in Northumberland is connecting with these people. Grief Stories is charitable organization giving people in mourning an opportunity to share their experiences with others. Participants can create videos, listen to podcasts or read blogs as a path towards healing the pain of loss.

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