How overcoming adversity brought together a Syrian teen and Mi'kmaq grandmother
CBC Radio | Posted: June 29, 2018 4:07 PM | Last Updated: June 29, 2018
Both bonded over shared experience of losing their homes
A Syrian teen and a residential school survivor have struck up a lasting friendship, bonding over the stories of adversity they faced as young children.
Since meeting Mi'kmaq grandmother Charlotte Morris at Human Rights Day in Charlottetown last year, 13-year-old Basel Alrashdan began taking Indigenous issues to heart.
When he takes his Oath of Citizenship, he's hoping to use the opportunity to highlight Indigenous treaty rights. The friends share their story and tell us more about Basel's mission to The Current's guest host Mike Finnerty.
Listen to the full discussion near the top of this page.
This segment was produced by The Current's Alison Masemann.