‘Made me ashamed’

Dear Editor:

I appreciate the removal online of the offensive cartoon using George Floyd’s death to make a political statement about government spending in Canada.

I also appreciate the article you posted by Kyra Nankivell two weeks ago. I was deeply saddened to hear about her experiences in this community. It made me feel ashamed. I wish I could have been more vocal about racism over the past 20 years that I’ve lived in CW.

White silence is compliance. And Ms. Nankivell paid the price for that silence. My silence. Our silence.

I would love to see a whole paper dedicated to showcasing Black and Indigenous local stories and histories. I think it would be very interesting and educational, too.

Eliza Crosland, Fergus