#6 Frontlines Are Everywhere — Flora Northwest, Breaking Intergenerational Colonial Cycles

featuring Flora Northwest (Samson Cree Nation)

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of abuse and sexual violence in residential schools and may be triggering.

Flora Northwest of Samson Cree Nation joined us on September 30th, Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, to share her story as a survivor of Ermineskin Residential School. Flora was among the elders who shared their stories with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and later met with Pope Francis when he visited Canada in 2022. Flora talked about her journey to healing, ways to support younger generations, and education as a tool for empowerment.

Listen to Episode #6 on YouTube.