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'There was a lot of emotions. There was a lot of people going through some pretty challenging life situations, and everyone came together and shared and laughed and cried.'

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Some, he said, don’t think they’re exposed to intergenerational trauma, but leave the program with an understanding that helps them recognize it in their own family or community. “I didn’t know that many Indigenous people before the trip, like almost zero, and to become friends with locals and staff members of Howl who are Indigenous and to hear some of their stories and what’s going on in their communities was very eye-opening.”“I describe it like an adult field trip,” she said.

Macdonald said Howl has also taught her about Indigenous culture, which she can pass on to her daughter, who is part Inuit.

 

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