Six Feet Under Lies

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MEET AMBER!

This poem is shared as a reflection on learning, accountability, and solidarity. It speaks from a place of awakening—moving from the comfort of believing everyone experiences the world the same way, to recognizing the realities of privilege, colonial history, and the lived experiences of Black and Indigenous Peoples.

Through honest self-reflection, Amber acknowledges harm, honours truth, and expresses a commitment to listen, learn, and stand in meaningful allyship. In the spirit of International Women’s Month, it reminds us that uplifting women and girls also means confronting difficult histories and working together toward justice, equity, and collective healing.

Poem Written by Amber Sharpe

Child and Youth Care Practitioner

Lives and works in Southwestern Ontario

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Six Feet Under Lies

Post and Video Prepared by Toni Fulkerson

Indigenous Social Work Student, Laurentian University