October 2, 2024 Year 14, Issue 4
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‘There’s nothing on our street where the agony is’
Photo by Shannon Peace
Elder Peter Strikes With a Gun shared personal experiences and thoughts in a ceremony hosted by Pincher Creek Municipal Library on Monday afternoon. “There’s celebrations and ceremonies in the big centres, but there’s nothing happening on our street,” the former Piikani Nation chief said. “There’s nothing on our street where the agony is.” He was joined by Eric Crow Shoe, who offered a prayer and blessing. Both men are residential school survivors who openly share their stories of dark times, healing and ambassadorship. They also share a desire for people to learn from and respect one another, to allow us all to move forward in the spirit of truth and reconciliation. See photos from Piikani Nation schools on page 3 and watch for full stories in next week’s issue of Shootin’ the Breeze.