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46. Tiny Shoes: Can we heal injustices against Indigenous peoples?

Hundreds of unmarked graves have been discovered at Canadian residential schools. What can be done to begin to heal the wounds caused by poor treatment of Indigenous Canadians?

Earlier this year, hundreds of unmarked graves were discovered at Canadian residential schools. What is the truth behind what really happened at these schools?

On this episode, hosts Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen discuss how trauma can be passed from generation to generation and what can be done to heal the wounds caused by such poor treatment of Indigenous Canadians.

They debate whether or not intergenerational trauma should be taken into account in sentencing decisions. In Canada, sentencing judges officially have a β€œrole in remedying injustice against Aboriginal peoples in Canada”, should other countries be following Canada’s lead?

This episode contains audio from: DW, Wion, CBS and CBC News' Stolen Children
Warning: This episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence

CREDITS
Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen
Producer: Caroline Steel
Assistant Producer: Simona Rata
Music: Matt Chandler
Editor: Rami Tzabar
Academic Consultants for The Open University: Dr Lara Frumkin and Dr James Munro
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Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland

Bad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Audio Science Production for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.

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