Frances Widdowson says she plans to deliver the speech on campus Wednesday afternoon anyway and has challenged school security to toss her out.
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However, on Monday, Mahon said after further consultation the offer of space was revoked because Widdowson’s views would not advance the residential schools discussion and would cause harm by minimizing the pain and suffering inflicted on First Nations children and families. Widdowson said she plans to deliver her speech in a public atrium on the campus Wednesday afternoon and has challenged school security to toss her out.“People are distorting what I’m saying about it. My issue is residential schools were not genocidal. were a misguided effort which often had serious problems.”
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