Pastor Bruce and Adeline's Visit

Last Friday, we ended off our Social Studies unit with a visit from Pastor Bruce and his wife Adeline. Bruce and Adeline are both from the Haida Gwaii community and are survivors of the residential school system. Bruce and Adeline spoke to the class with grace and compassion about their harrowing childhoods; both were taken away from their families at a very young age and were forced to attend an Indian Residential School. Both endured horrible circumstances, but the one thing they emphasized was the power of resilience and the importance of healing in order to lead a healthy and happy life. Their message to the children was to appreciate what they have and to make the most of their education.