I was apart of Canadian history this weekend. Thousands of Native Canadian and non-Natives gathered in Ottawa this weekend to speak out to the Canadian government that they forgive Canada for the residential schools and the inhumane treatment they received years ago.
They had government delegates and diplomats and Steve Harper appeared on video. The Chief of Indian Affairs Canada signed a "Forgiven Document" along with Kenny Blacksmith (the Native who started this initiative).
A couple of years ago, Steve Harper (Canada's Prime Minister) issued a formal apology to the First Nations for the injustices forced on them in sending them to residential schools. After that apology was issued, Kenny Blacksmith began traveling throughout the Native Communities in Canada to rally a forgiven statement.
I was blown away with what this means spiritually for the First Nations people of Canada. I pray there is a blessing that the Lord pours out over the First Nations community for choosing to forgive.
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