Bill, I agree so strongly about your comments regarding "it has become abundantly clear that many people talking about the TRC summary have not read it. (I will not be linking to the more egregious examples of this, as I am also not here to provide platforms for ignorant bigots to spout their bile.)"
This is why I do not do facebook, twitter or any social media platforms. There is too much mud and bullying to push through in order to find any real relevant conversation or any valuable 'gems' that add to the discussion.
The parts that 'damage' me the most are the open forum comments section that news stories allow. That is the place where lies, myths, stigma, bullying, mis-truths, half truth and outright vulgar ignorance leaves such an indelible stain.
I remember once after a 'lovely' and really well balanced and well researched article was written about opioids and myself and my late son's overdose were featured in it.
To my horror and pain some person wrote that "Overdose deaths were God's way of clearing out the dross" and the rest of the comments were just as cruel. (My beautiful son reduced to dross)
I can't imagine anyone harmed by the residential school horror having to read some of those horrible comments that people post.
Betty-Lou Kristy
Lived Experience/‘Family’ Advocate- Mental Health, Addiction, Trauma & Bereavement