Banishing Unsavory History to the Dustbin Doesn't Work

It should go without saying that we live in a world of constant change.

One of those changes is profound, even in a world besieged by pandemic.

I’m referring to the recent tsunami wave of consciousness of our colonial past. For Americans, it’s acknowledging a groundswell of resentment for more than two centuries of mistreatment of indigenous and black people. Even the Confederate flag, revered by millions, has come into disrepute.

Closer to home, we’ve just recognized that residential schools were evil—yet it’s only the tip of the iceberg of our colonial history.

History is not about the past—it’s about the present and the future. Anyone who thinks otherwise simply isn’t paying attention!

Next week, the Chronicles looks into the future by looking at our past—the good and the bad.

That said, Happy New Year!

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