I'm supposed to be grateful that my great-grandmother survived boarding school, but I can't stop thinking about the children who didn't and wondering if survival was worth the cost.
More people experience this than they realize.
Survivor narratives obscure the full violence of cultural genocide and create pressure to minimize ongoing harm.
“Where Are You with Indigenous identity and land?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.