A group of Strathmore, Alta., residents learned a bit more about their Siksika neighbours this past week when they took part in a unique Indigenous history lesson known as a blanket exercise. Throughout the exercise, participants stand on blankets that symbolize the land inhabited by Indigenous people that eventually became Canada. Yellow Horn McLeod said it was a good opportunity for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together and work toward healing. Strathmore resident Roseanne de Beaudrap, said she came to the blanket exercise to seek a better understanding of her country’s history. Afterward the blanket exercise, de Beaudrap was emotional.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2020 21:11 UTC