Can They Hear US Now? is the question asked in the documentary showcasing residential school survivor Sonya Rock and she said the answer is finally yes.Having the courage to speak up and share her story, Rock has made it her life’s work to be an educator with her intention set as nurturer and protector of Indigenous children in primary grades, especially Kindergarten and Grade 1, in three different school districts throughout BC.
“I chose a career in education because I wanted to be there for the children,” Rock said, who taught in Hazelton and Lytton. “I wanted to make sure what I went through, the pain and horror of residential school, would not happen to them. That they felt secure and loved in learning. I wanted to give them a fighting chance.
“I am so proud of the documentary and just haven’t had the opportunity to share it with people until now,” Rock said. “To be there and speak on it is so wonderful. I look forward to being able to do this more and I am hoping this might open doors to have this opportunity more often so that I can share it with more people. I would like other organizations to invite me to speak to this documentary.”