Today we wore orange and over the last week there has been various news coverage, and social media posts. If you were not aware “the remains of 215 innocent children were found in unmarked graves on the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.” There are people alive today who have experienced residential schools in Canada and I encourage you to follow the below links to familiarize yourself with this history. “Lila Bruyere of the NCTR Survivor’s Circle, said, ‘Survivors have always been clear that the road to reconciliation must begin with the truth.'” The values of the NP’s Community Agreements translate to a responsibility of being inclusive in our community. Inclusivity requires understanding and we can further that understanding by continuing to learn about the land and history of the place we live in. This topic deserves learning and deserves dialogue:
- NCTR: Concerted national action overdue for all the children who never came home from residential schools
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
- NCTR: 215 Innocent Children
Today marks #GlobalRunningDay! A day that brings us together to celebrate and encourage everyone to get moving. Anyone can partake and everyone is encouraged, no matter where you are in your running journey. We celebrate our bodies and what they are capable of doing. This day crosses cities, boarders, and countries in solidarity around the thing that brings us together – movement. While we are still Together But Apart the ability to move, the ability to stay connected, the ability to bring joy to a day is what keeps me going. I am forever grateful to this community in allowing me to experience my life more fully. I move because that is what connects me to my community. Through the ups and the downs movement has always been there and I hope it still will be when I’m 90.
Congratulations to our May Challenge participants! Team emails for this month will be going live tomorrow and we’ll be doing workouts from around the globe!! I know Lazina and I are both excited to share with you the workouts we have received. Who knew other cities liked doing burpees too 😛
Have an amazing rest of your day and as always:
Keep being awesome,
Rob
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