This case is one of those cases that shows the truth. The solidarity that can be formed between marginalized people because of the ways that we are all oppressed. Black people can feel this story because it happens to us daily in America, the persecution by police with no consequence. The starlight tours took me by surprise because when people discuss Canada they always discuss the ways it is better than the United states. And sure, it does have better social services and infrastructure than the United States, but it also has a very similar dark history, the treatment of the indigenous people on that land. Not only is that history made clear in this case, it shows, similarly to the United States, that once dominated, always dominated by the ruling class.
Contrary to the perception that Canada stands untarnished by a history akin to the United States, the Starlight Tours paint a grim reality. This tale unfolds against a backdrop of systematic racism, echoing the plight of First Nations indigenous people, who are tragically targeted constantly in Canada.
The historical canvas reveals a legacy of pain – from mass genocide to the horrors of residential schools and the haunting 60s scoop. Generations of First Nations people, severed from their roots, grapple with trauma, impacting choices and perpetuating cycles of despair. It's a silent struggle, often overlooked in the narrative of a supposedly pristine nation.
Daryl Knight's harrowing experience pierces through the fabric of complacency. Abandoned three miles outside Saskatoon in sub-zero temperatures by those sworn to protect, his tale unravels the insidious threads of racial profiling and police brutality.
This chilling account, however, is not isolated. Connections emerge with Neil Stonechild's frozen tragedy in 1990 and Laurens in 2000, weaving a pattern of police misconduct and neglect. As I navigate through these narratives, it becomes evident that these weren't mere isolated incidents but symptomatic of a pervasive issue.
In reflecting upon this tale, I find echoes of my own experiences – a black woman navigating the murky waters of police brutality. The Starlight Tours, in their twisted state-sanctioned cruelty, resonate as a haunting reminder of the insidious nature of power and the urgent need for justice.