november 11 is a day to remember.i have been told to wear this poppy every year for as long as, well, i can remember.
however, i've noticed that the canadian government has a rather selective memory.
we are pressed to remember certain things- but other events in our not-so-perfect history are swept carefully under the rug.
that vibrant multi-coloured rug.
just turn the heat up on our rich 'melting pot'. shhh don't ask questions. soups almost on.
blindly remembering an event that you don't really know all that much about is one thing- but ignoring the obvious with eyes wide open is another.
so peace to all the vetrans and those who lost their lives in combat.
but lest we forget.
lest we forget the people who have lived in this country without ever feeling a sense of belonging.
lest we forget the chinese head tax and exclusion act.
lest we forget the inumerable atrocities commited (to this very day) to this land's aboriginal peoples.
lest we forget the women and men caught in the crossfire.
lest we forget those innocent victims of war. especially the children.
lest we forget the canadians who have been deported injustly.
lest we forget those who have been tortured for speaking up.
lest we forget the immigrants who must jump through ridiculous hoops to practice their trade(s).
lest we forget those who must navigate the vague, transparent, muddy lines of undercover racism.
lest we forget.
lest we forget.
lest we forget.
s.s.
