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A Letter To My Father
Donald Wagg April 9, 1923 to July 31, 1998 Today we will remember you for your service in the Canadian Air Force. You were so many things, for so many, that I wanted to tell you how growing up in our family was so truly remarkable. I remember mom telling us of when you met in...
My Mom, Dotty
I want to write about mom, a woman who dedicated her life to service of others. This included being a nurse, a mother to six children, a wife, and a truly active member of the church. Dorothy, Dotty, June Wagg (Ehnes) born June 20th, 1923, passed away May 30th, 2015 at the wonderful age of...
“We Want To Get Rid Of The Indian Problem”
Do You Know Who’s in the Beechwood Cemetery? In 2014, the Beechwood Cemetery, Funeral and Cremation Services began its Indigenous Reconciliation Program with the goal to provide a Reconciling History Program. Part of this program is their Reconciliation Walk which highlights those who are...
Molly and Linda
I started with this story of CAS because I am finding it very difficult to deconstruct my life but this is where I've decided to start. Molly Fraser. What an important woman in my life, as I cannot say for sure that I know all that I do about my adoption and blood family, if were not for...
Day of Recognizing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Today we mark another day that brings our attention to the women and girls in the Indigenous population that have been found missing or murdered. I am an avid podcast listener and will share some links in this blog to get further into some of these stories. After the...
What Does Reconciliation Mean to You?
Today we reflect....I have had many people reaching out after the 215 children were found in British Columbia. "What can we do? How can I make a difference?" Today is our opportunity to stop, listen, learn and reflect. There has been history written about our Indigenous Peoples, much of that...