This land belongs to everyone and no one. Ownership is imaginary. Everyone's ancestral past includes displacement. The past of every individual and nation includes actions that caused more harm than good. We should each be mindful of our wrongdoings and attempt to not repeat past mistakes, but we should not let the burden of our shame hold us back from pressing forward together. Earth is a hostile environment, and every living thing must struggle for survival, but some places are relatively less hostile than others. Some of us celebrate Canada Day because, of all the possible countries we could live, we are grateful to live here and we wish to express our gratitude.
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