I found this article in one of my favourite reflections of Canadiana, The Walrus.  I think it is a great read and would certainly make for some interesting discussion surrounding policies and results of our government’s practice of apologizing to groups that have been wronged in our country’s history.

“A Sorry State” by Mitch Miyagawa

If we are not alright with apologizing to make up for our past indiscretions, then what is a better approach?  After the apology, should we be concerned with the results, such as the residential school compensations?  When I have had time, these are questions that I ponder.

Miyagawa also mentions a satirical book based on this world trend, Eating Crow by Jay Rayner.  Can anyone recommend or comment on it?