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My mom and dad were born and raised in the wilderness and my family on all sides has been part of this land for thousands of years ... even with all the trouble we suffered from colonialism and racism, my dad always reminded us that life was better now than it was a generation ago .... years ago I thought that was kind of dumb but as I grow older I've come to understand what he meant ... it isn't perfect by any means but it is still good and its up to all of us to make sure it doesn't regress but only moves forward, not just for one segment or small group of people ... but for everyone who was born here, came here, were forced here or had to be here.
I'm happy to be part of this land with you .... kitchi-meegwetch doodem ... it means 'thanks very much, my friend' in Ojibway/Cree from northern Ontario.
Thank you for your kind words, my friend. It is an honor to be welcomed to your home, this beautiful land. I hope tomorrow brings more unity and kindness, and I will do my best to do my part to make that happen.
lol .... you're already doing your part with a user name like that ... Anony Moose
lol, yeah, that felt very appropriate π