History shouldn’t always be told be the winners

As an artist I appreciate inclusive and educational public art, but audiences don’t read; and shouldn’t have too read just to understand a piece of art. A plaque wont be enough to provide the full context of the complicated history that Sir John A represents.
Having this monument, without offering any context, as one of the features of Main St Picton sends a message of hero worship. It is offensive. It is not representative of the values our town should be projecting. If our town is not welcoming to indigenous populations, who’s next?
To be callous to a group because we lack the empathy to understand their view, speaks to our place of privilege. To make the choice not to amend this wrong speaks to our ignorance. To defend our own ignorance is mean, cruel and wrong. Removing the statue is the right choice.