Governor General says education is key to reconciliation ahead of national holiday
Governor General says education is key to reconciliation ahead of national holiday

By Mickey Djuric THE CANADIAN PRESS REGINA- Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says her hope for Canada is to have a nation where all young people can be free from judgment. Simon was speaking to high school students at Mosaic Day in Regina Thursday, one day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. “Education is a key to reconciliation. We must learn about each other to reach out to different cultures, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike,” Simon said in her eight-minute speech, which she delivered in English, French and Inuktitut, the language of Inuit. “It is our shared responsibility to record and teach the true history of Canada.” She encouraged the students to lead with understanding and respect, and raise issues with family and friends. “Together, let’s engage with the diverse

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