Category Archives: Barnardo’s Homes

Remembering History’s Overlooked Children

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future. … Continue reading →

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Canada Now Has a National British Home Child Day

Posted on February 8, 2018 by

It’s just one more reason to celebrate being Canadian. On February 7, House of Commons motion M-133, sponsored by Conservative MP Guy Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry), passed unanimously 294–0 in Parliament. The motion declares September 28 national British Home Child Day. … Continue reading →

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Apology as Public Ritual: Why It’s Still Important

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

The Evolution of Apology “Confession is good for the soul.” Though we in the 21st century West are living in a post-religious age, the role of ritual is no less important to human nature than it ever was. This is … Continue reading →

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