Pam Hand

Pam Hand is a survivor of the 1975 Brampton Centennial Secondary School shooting, where she faced years of emotional turmoil and struggle following the tragedy. Initially misinterpreted by her family as being disengaged, Hand's healing process took decades, culminating in her ability to discuss her experiences openly during a 40th-anniversary gathering. She became a police officer in the region and now emphasizes the importance of patience and support for survivors of recent tragedies, such as the Tumbler Ridge shooting.