Shireen Ahmed is a columnist for CBC Sports who writes opinion pieces. She reflects on her experience learning the Canadian national anthem and how it changed for her when she learned more about Indigenous history in Canada. She references the disastrous attempt to change the lyrics in 2016 and the successful change by Jully Black at the NBA All-Star Game in 2021. She acknowledges the power of Black\’s change in emphasizing the reality of Canada being built on stolen and occupied Indigenous land and how it sparked a conversation about making it a permanent change. Her piece highlights the importance of intentionality and understanding when it comes to teaching and correcting words that may not be right.
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