Warning: This story contains distressing details about residential schools. Madlene and Shanna Sark hold thin pieces of white ash harvested by their father for one of his baskets. Madlene unweaves a piece or two each time the family wants the spirit of their father just a little closer. Gilbert (Tommy) Sark’s life was a mirror for many of the issues we talk about now through reconciliation. "One of the things that he said to me, that he felt like was really important to him was that, 'Make sure the kids understand who they are.

Source: CBC News June 05, 2021 09:00 UTC