Reconciliation and Healing of Michigan's Indigenous Peoples: Episode 3

We continue our powerful journey of truth, reconciliation, and healing with survivors of the Indigenous boarding school The Holy Childhood School of Jesus in Harbor Springs. Through their courageous narratives, we confront the difficult truths of abuse, torment, and the unsettling realities concealed in unmarked graves and beneath paved roads.This isn't a podcast about seeking revenge or assigning blame. Instead, it serves as a platform to witness the resilience and strength of our Native brothers and sisters. For those of us who are descendants of white assimilation, we must pause and acknowledge the historical atrocities committed by our ancestors.This journey goes beyond notions of "white guilt" or superficial apologies. It's about actively listening to and understanding the truths of our Native communities, striving to reconcile the past and actively participate in the healing of intergenerational trauma. It calls for a commitment to truth, understanding, and empathy.This is Episode 2 of many to come where you will hear the unfiltered truths and conversations from the survivors. In this podcast, you'll directly hear from Marilyn St. Ange Wakefield, Linda Cobe, Cora Googan, Kim Fyke. These are their truths; unfiltered and unmediated.Through the medium of podcasts and the written word, we aim to amplify the voices of survivors; sharing their truths and accompanying them on their healing journey toward a shared, unified future. Join us in engaging in open dialogue, amplifying Indigenous voices, and supporting initiatives that address systemic challenges. Together, we contribute to a collective journey of reconciliation, fostering a future of healing and cultural revival—central tenets of our shared national narrative of autonomy and democracy.Resources for this PodcastWe are working on a documentary to further empower the voices of Holy Childhood School of Jesus Indigenous Boardinig School Survivors. To make a tax deductable donation to help support this project, please visit shoplivelovelocalmi.com/donate. To purchase Linda's book "Red, White & Blues" visit shoplivelovelocalmi.com/books. Linda is offering free shipping and an autographed copy. This podcast may contain adult language or sensitive topics and may be triggering to some. Please take this into consideration before listening. Subscribe to our bi-monthly print magazine that celebrates the Great Lakes through Amazing Adventures, Stunning Photography, High-Profile Content & More! And it's delivered right to your doorstep.Subscribe at GreatLakesPulse.com/subscribe Follow Us On Social Media:website: https://greatlakespulse.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@greatlakespulseInstagram: https://instagram.com/greatlakespulseThreads: https://threads.net/greatlakespulseTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@pulseofthegreatlakesFacebook: https://facebook.com/greatlakespulse To make a tax deductable donation to our various initiatives to help Empower Great Lakers, please visit lovewhereyoulivefoundation.org/donate.