The Blanket Exercise was well attended and people reported being very moved by the experience. We had folks who drove from as far away as Caledon to attend.
Anne Taylor led the exercise and added her own personal experiences and familiy stories to bring her lived reality to the participants. Hearing this first hand account added to the impact of the reality of our brutal history.
Sherry Telford and Pam Koekebakker helped facilitate the process. Participants were engaged as people read from scripts describing historical data and stories that brought the repercussions of that information to life.
The Blanket Exercise is an experience one could have more than once and get something new each time. Learning the truth of our history and determining the actions that we need to take to make reparations is complex and runs deep. Understanding takes time, patience and and open heart.
If you ever have the opportunity to participate it is an experience that every canadian ought to have.
