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An informal gathering was held at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park on Sept. 30 to honour National Truth and Reconcilliation Day.
First Truth and Reconciliation Day held last week for over 150 years. This is a day of introspection, a day for all humanity to be silent just for a moment,” said McIntosh. “Thank you for those willing to build a strong relationship with each other and a powerful commitment to make sure this does not happen again. We thank all who have come forward today to show they care.” The gathering was organized and hosted by UHNBC drummers Wesley Mitchell and Ivan Paquette. See ‘THIS DAY,’ page 5
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opening prayer. “Our First Nations people have just come through a devastating announcement of finding over 215 children that were in Indian residential schools, their bodies thrown into the ground so no one would find out. Who would do this to innocent children? The trauma that continues to open the wounds of our elders is unthinkable.” McIntosh urged everyone to take the time to listen and reflect. “We as First Nations people faced this
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Prince George recognized Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with an informal gathering at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park on Sept. 30. Many people wearing Orange Shirts came together Thursday to honour the significance of the day, which is meant to commemorate the horrific legacy of residential schools in Canada. While the formal event which was to
have a set schedule, performances and vendors was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, an informal gathering which consisted of a prayer, speeches and a march to The Exploration Place display took place instead. “It really says a lot when we see so many orange shirts here and so much support and allies to what is taking place. Each and every one of you are contributing in a really positive way for making change for our Aboriginal people,” said Lheidli T’enneh elder Darlene McIntosh during the
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