Cancelling Canada Day is not cancelling Canada itself. Cancelling Canada day means refusing to celebrate and light fireworks while Indigenous communities grieve the deaths of their children. It is about recognizing and acknowledging the systemic racism that is deeply rooted in our country. Cancelling Canada Day means using July 1st as a day of mourning...
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only changed the way we experience life, but has also changed the way we experience loss, and ultimately grief. In normal circumstances, we can attend funerals, religious services, and other gatherings to honour the deceased and receive comfort from friends and family. However, limitations placed on these types of gatherings...