Another beach day

 Today we had another beach day, at a different lake. It started out relatively quiet, and was super busy by the end of the day. 

It was also Canada day this week. We took the opportunity to learn about the history of Canada a bit, including the history of residential schools. We baked bannock (not super well, but we tried), heard storytelling from elders at a Buffalo Days celebration, and read two books (Shi-Shi-Etko and Shin-Chi’s Canoe).

On my first Canada Day as a Canadian citizen, I was proud of this country for taking steps in the direction of reconciliation. There is much in the history of North America not to be proud of, and I am glad that so many people here are taking time to learn and reflect.