Residential School Resilience Part 2Residential School Resilience Part 2
Empathetic Witness
Angelina Pratt shares her personal journey through residential school trauma, highlighting the need for empathy and education.
1:10:18•3 Aug 2021
Residential School Resilience: Angelina Pratt’s Journey of Healing and Awareness
“What I want people to know is the history of residential schools, why it was created, the background to the real reason, the dark and deep reason for creating these residential schools, so that it may never ever be happening again.”
Imagine facing the trauma of a residential school experience and turning it into a mission for awareness and healing. In this gripping episode of 'Empathetic Witness', host Angelina Pratt, joined by her husband Alan Pratt, a lawyer for First Nations, opens up about her personal journey at Holy Angels Mission. The conversation goes beyond personal stories, touching on the broader implications of residential schools on First Nations communities in Canada.
They candidly discuss the inadequacy of apologies and compensation in truly addressing the deep-rooted harm caused by these institutions. But it’s not just about the past; Angelina and Alan emphasize the urgent need for ongoing education and awareness to prevent history from repeating itself. This episode is a heartfelt call to listen to and learn from survivors, highlighting their experiences as beacons of hope and resilience.
Tune in to hear how empathy and understanding can pave the way for a better future.
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