conventionDeclaration detailLevel http://ica-atom.org/doc/RS-2#5.4 person Melissa Knapp conventionDeclaration

This person offered a statement as an expression of reconciliation to a TRC public hearing.

Leo Dufault and Shelagh Rogers outside the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-26 2011-10-26

2011-10-26

IRSSC member Gordon Williams embraces a visitor outside the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-26 2011-10-26

2011-10-26

IRSSC member Gordon Williams greets one of the Truth Walkers at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-26 2011-10-26

2011-10-26

Hubert Francis on-stage at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Pamela Levi singing during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Pamela Levi, Hubert Francis, and other musicians perform during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

A dancer performers on-stage during the Atlanctic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Sonja Matthies and Stephanie Scott pose for a photo during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Students during Education Day at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

A survivor shares her story with students at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Commissioner Marie Wilson speaks during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Marie Wilson and Justice Murray Sinclair, induct Judge Corrine E. Sparks as an honourary witness at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Esther Attean and Denise Altvater speaking during a panel at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Justice Murray Sinclair and Chieft Wilton Littlechild listen to speakers at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Henriette Thompson and Jennifer Henry present a donation during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Dr. Rick Horst speaks while offering an expression of reconciliation at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Former National Chief Phil Fontaine speaking during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Sarah Sinclair sits with her mother during the Atlantic National Event talent show 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Ring-dancer Samantha Lewis ready to perform at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Eliza Knockwood sings during the talent competition at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Singer Pamela Levi performs during the talent competition at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Samantha Lewis mid-dance at the talent competition staged during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Jerry Saddleback and Barney Williams Jr. sing a duet during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Duane Gastant' Aucoin and Sharon Shorty show off a signed event shirt at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

Members of the Canadian Rangers perform during the concert at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-27 2011-10-27

2011-10-27

A member of the Sundogs on-stage during the Atlantic National Event concert 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Alex Poulette singing and drumming during the Atlantic National Event concert performance 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

A female dancer performs during the Atlantic National Event concert 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

A male dancer performs at a concert during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Dancers hold hands while performing on-stage during the Atlantic National Event concert 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

A dancer's feet while they perform at the Atlantic National Event concert 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Hubert Francis performing during the concert staged at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Dutch Robinson singing during a concert at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Dutch Robinson and Hubert Francis hug following a performance, during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Throat singers, David Dicker and April Anderson, perform during the Atlantic National Event concert 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Sarain Fox and Margerite Pokiak hug following a dance at the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Concert performers come together for a song during the Atlantic National Event 2011-10-28 2011-10-28

2011-10-28

Visitors at Exhibition Park on day one of the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Children visiting Exhibition Park at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

A Saskatchewan Veteran stands in Exhibition Park during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

The Survivors Walk crosses the road, saluted by veterans, on the way from Exhibition Park to the Grandstand 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Survivors from various communities throughout North America continue on the Survivors Walk, past Prairieland Park 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Visitors take in the opening ceremonies, following the arrival of the Survivors Walk 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Vice Chief Edward Lerat, Noel Starblanket, and Chief Felix Thomas stand during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Robert Doucette, Vice Chief Edward Lerat and Chief Felix Thomas at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Various Eagle Feather Staffs at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Members of a children's singing group perform at the opening ceremony of the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Chief Felix Thomas and Justice Murray Sinclair sit together during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-21 2012-06-21

2012-06-21

Clement Chartier stands during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Colonel Dan Whittaker speaks at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Youth Honourary Witness Dene Cree speaks at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Jim Scarrow speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile place a donation into the bentwood box at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Bruce Adema speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile place a donation into the bentwood box at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Minister Carolyn Bennett speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Eugene Arcand, Carolyn Bennett, and Madeleine Basile place a donation into the bentwood box at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Stan Wesley poses for a photo with Mandy Wesley at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

A young dancer performs at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

A dancer performs on the grandstand at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Two musicians on the grandstand, during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Buffy Sainte-Marie preforms during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Buffy Sainte-Marie takes to the mic during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Audience members during Buffy Sainte-Marie's performance at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-22 2012-06-22

2012-06-22

Joe Clark speaking with Justice Murray Sinclair at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Marie Wilson speaks at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Marie Wilson, Joe Clark, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild stand at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Robbie Waisman speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Rose Hart poses for a picture during the Saskachewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Chief Wilton Littlechild, Gary Merasty and Tina Keeper pose for a photo during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Joe Clark speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild share a laugh during an even at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

Chief Wilton Littlechild, Marie Wilson, Joe Clark and Justice Sinclair pose together at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-23 2012-06-23

2012-06-23

NCTR Director Ry Moran speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Saskatoon police Chief Clive Weighill speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Gayle Weenie speaks at the Saskatchewan National Event with Carol Zubiak and Bishop Donald Bolen 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile place a donation into the bentwood box at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Commissioners, IRSSC members and guests pose with the bentwood box at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Robbie Waisman and Shelagh Rogers pose for a photo during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Robbie Waisman and Mandy Wesley pose for a photo during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Members of the Saskatoon Police Service pose for photos at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Justice Murray Sinclair speaks with a donation 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Justice Murray Sinclair, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Marie Wilson receive donations at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Audience members stand during the Survivor Birthday Celebration 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Stan Wesley has a bite during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Eugene Arcand passes the ashes of the Sacred Fire to Madeleine Basile 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Madeleine Bisele accepts the ashes of the Sacred Fire at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Madeleine Bisele speaks during the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Barney Williams Jr. leads the walk following the closing ceremonies 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild meet with visitors and survivors at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Alvin Fiddler, Stephanie Scott and Kim-Marie Cormier pose for a photo at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Leo Dufalt and Trina McKellep pose for a photo at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

Tom McMahon, Reagan Swanson, Kaila Johnston and Laurie Messer pose for a photo at the Saskatchewan National Event 2012-06-24 2012-06-24

2012-06-24

A tipi set up near the Sacred Fire Site in Place du Canada during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

A tipi in Place du Canada during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Visitors gather near the Sacred Fire Site in Place du Canada during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Billy Shields interviews visitors at the Sacred Fire Site during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

The Sacred Fire Site in Place du Canada during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Visitors at the Sacred Fire Site during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

The Survivors Walk organizes in Place du Canada during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

The Survivors Walk begins in Place du Canada at the Sacred Fire Site during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Elder John Cree and Don Waboose lead the Survivors Walk out of Place du Canada during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Justice Murray Sinclair, Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Stephen Kakfwi and Chief Wilton Littlechild follow a flag bearer carrying the Mohawks of Kanehsatàike flag during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Stephen Kakfwi, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild in the Survivors Walk during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Andrew Saranchuk walking with Survivors and visitors during the Survivors Walk at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Archbishop Fred Hiltz walks during the Survivors Walk at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Sheila Fraser and Shelagh Rogers walking together during the Survivors Walk at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

IRSSC member Madeleine Basile in the Survivors Walk during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Survivors holding a sign during the Survivors Walk at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Survivors taking part in the Survivors Walk during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Chief Robert Joseph taking part in the Survivors Walk during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Elder John Cree and Don Waboose lead the Survivors Walk towards the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Elder John Cree and drummer Don Waboose lead the Survivors Walk into the Queen Elizabeth Hotel during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Don Waboose and Elder John Cree leading the Survivors Walk into the Grand Salon during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Justice Murray Sinclair, Katherine Morrisseua-Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild enter the Grand Salon during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Stephen Kakfwi, Chief Shawn Atleo and Terry Audla during the opening ceremonies of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Archibishop Fred Hiltz and Père Jacques Laliberté during the opening ceremonies of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Senator Renee Dupuis shakes hands with a visitor during the Quebec National Event Opening Ceremonies 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Michaelle Jean and Phil Fontaine enter the Grand Salon during the Quebec National Event Opening Ceremonies 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Michaelle Jean and Phil Fontaine speak while walking to the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Elder John Cree sits during the opening ceremonies of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Emily Toulier speaking at the podium during the Quebec National Event Opening Ceremonies 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Charles-Mathieu Brunelle, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild stand together during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild, induct Charles-Mathieu Brunelle as an honourary witness during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Charles-Mathieu Brunelle shakes hands with Marie Wilson during his induction as an honourary witness during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Sandy White Hawk, Vivianne Michel, Senator Renee Dupuis, and Charles-Mathieu Brunelle sit during their inductions at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Justice Murray Sinclair describes the painted rock given to the honourary witnesses by the TRC commissioners during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Eloge Butera is inducted as an honourary witness by Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Eloge Butera shakes hands with Justice Murray Sinclair during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Eloge Butera shakes hands with Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

'Marie Wilson places a pin in Eloge Butera''s jacket during his induction at the Quebec National Event' 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with honourary witness Eloge Butera during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Charles-Mathieu Brunelle standing with Marei Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with honourary witness Charles-Mathieu Brunelle during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson shakes hands with Senator Renee Dupuis during her induction at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with honourary witness Renee Dupuis during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Justice Murray Sinclair hands Joe Juneau items given to honourary witnesses, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild induct Joe Juneau as an honourary witness during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Joe Juneau holds the rock given to honourary witnesses, while being inducted during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Joe Juneau is inducted as an honourary witness by Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with honourary witness Joe Juneau during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Vivianne Michel is inducted as an honourary witness by Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Vivianne Michel shakes hands with Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with honourary witness Vivianne Michel during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild induct Sandy White Hawk as an honourary witness during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Sandy White Hawk shakes hands with Chief Wilton Littlechild during her induction at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with honourary witness Sandy White Hawk during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Sandy White Hawk, Vivianne Michel, Senator Renee Dupuis, and Charles-Mathieu Brunelle stand following their induction as honourary witnesses during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Eloge Butera and Joe Juneau stand following their induction as honourary witnesses during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

The honourary witnesses, Sandy White Hawk, Viviane Michel, Renee Dupuis, Charles-Mathieu Brunelle, Eloge Butera and Joe Juneau during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Andrew Saranchuk speaks during a Call to Gather at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, Tom Perlmutter, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, hold a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, Tom Perlmutter, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, stand with a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild place a donation from Tom Perlmetter into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Gerald Bareebe shakes hands with Chief Wilton Littlechild before placing a donation into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Gerald Bareebe, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, with a donation for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild place a donation from Gerald Bareebe into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Dr. Hélène Samson, Guislaine Lemay, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, with a donation for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild place a donation from Dr. Hélène Samson and Guislaine Lemay into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Tom Perlmetter, Madeleine Basile, Michaelle Jean, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild stand together during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Michaelle Jean and Marie Wilson speak during a Call to Gather at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

The TRC commissioners and expression of reconciliation donors sit behind the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Visitors stand while Don Waboose begins to lead the procession out of the Grand Salon at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Ojibwe drummer Don Waboose leads a procession during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Barney Williams Jr. carries the TRC eagle feather staff during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Tim O'Loan carries a flag towards the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Chief Wilton Littlechild carries a flag towards the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Marie Wilson walking towards the stage during the opening of the Quebec National Event''s second day 2013-04-24 2013-04-24

2013-04-24

Elder John Cree and Don Waboose lead the procession to the stage on day two of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Elder John Cree speaking during the Commissioners Welcome at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Inuk Elder Ilashuk Paujugie lighting the qullik on the second day of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

The qullik is lit on day two of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Emcee Charles Bender speaks at the podium during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Justice Murray Sinclair speaking at the podium during the Commissioners Welcome at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Terry Audla speaking during the Commissioners Welcome at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Michael Wernick speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

A donation from Michael Wernick is held for a photo during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, Michal Wernick, Marie Wilson, and Justice Murray Sinclair, stand with a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson and Justice Murray Sinclair place a donation from Michael Wernick into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Carol Wishcamper speaks prior to offering a donation to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Carol Wishcamper holds up her donation to the bentwood box while speaking, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, and Marie Wilson stand with a donation from Carol Wishcamper during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

The suitcase featuring the poem "My Little Residential School Suitcase", by Marcel Petiquay, sits prior to its donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild hold a donation from Elizabeth Larouche during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Garnet Angeconeb speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Ashley Wright speaks priot to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Justice Murray Sinclair, Garnet Angeconeb, Madeleine Basile, Ashley Wright, Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, hold a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Chief Wilton Littlechild place a donation from Garnet Angeconeb and Ashley Wright into the bentwood box during the Quebec Naitonal Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Marie Wilson and Garnet Angeconeb share a moment during a Call to Gather at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Rev. Cynthia Patterson speaks prior to offering a donation with Marcel Petiquay, Louise Birota, and Harold Petiquay during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Marcel Petiquay speaks prior to offering a donation, with Rev. Cynthia Patterson, Louise Birota, and Harold Petiquay during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Marcel Petiquay speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation, with Rev. Cynthia Patterson, Louise Birota, and Harold Petiquay during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Marcel Petiquay has a moment with Rev. Cynthia Patterson prior to donating during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild pose with a donation from Marcel Petiquay, Rev. Cynthia Patterson, Louise Birota, and Harold Petiquay during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

A suitcase donated by Marcel Petiquay and others, is placed in the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Louise Birota shakes hands with Justice Murray Sinclair after offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Harold Petiquay shakes hands with Justice Murray Sinclair after offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Chief Wilton Littlechild speaks with Marcel Petiquay during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Father Winston Rye speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

A donation from Father Winston Rye is placed in the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Gaetan Cousineau speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Gaetan Cousineau reads from the book he donated to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, Gaetan Cousineau, Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, with a donation for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Madeleine Basile, Gaetan Cousineau, Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, pose with a donation for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Sandy White Hawk speaking during a Call to Gather at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Chief Wilton Littlechild brings Joe Juneau water during his speech at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Joe Juneau speaks at the podium during a Call to Gather at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Chief Wilton Littlechild speaks with Joe Juneau following his speech at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Eloge Butera speaking at a Call to Gather during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Justice Murray Sinclair and Renee Dupuis shake hands during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Senator Renee Dupuis and Chief Wilton Littlechild shake hands during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Honourary Witnesses Joe Junea, Sandy White Hawk, Eloge Butera and Renee Dupuis stand together during a Call to Gather at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Drummer Don Waboose leading the procession out during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

Don Waboose leads a procession out of the Queen Elizabeth hotel during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

The bentwood box sits, filled with expressions of reconciliation from the day at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

The bentwood box sitting on a cloth, filled with expressions of reconciliation from the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

A sacred rattle and medicines placed on the cloth around the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-25 2013-04-25

2013-04-25

The sacred rattle placed next to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Chief Wilton Littlechild, Marie Wilson and Justice Murray Sinclair pose for a photo with Paul Martin during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Gazhegwenabeek Morrisseau-Sinclair, the Hon. Paul Martin, Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, stop for a photo during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Gazhegwenabeek Morrisseau-Sinclair, the Hon. Paul Martin, Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, pose for a photo during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Marie Wilson stands with Paul Martin during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Chief Wilton Littlechild poses for a photo with Paul Martin during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Justice Murray Sinclair stands for a photo with Paul Martin 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Paul Martin, [unknown], Marie Wilson, and [unknown], pose for a photo during the Atlantic National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Elder John Cree and Don Waboose singing during a walk to the stage at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair carries the TRC eagle feather staff during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Phil Fontaine and the Hon. Paul Martin walking to the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Phil Fontaine and Paul Martin walk towards the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Paul Martin laughs and applauds on-stage at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Elder John Cree speaking during the day three welcome at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Phil Fontaine laughs during a panel at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Alanis Obomsawin sitting during a panel at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Marie Wilson speaks at the podium during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

The Hon. Paul Martin and Phil Fontaine shake hands during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Marie Wilson and Justice Murray Sinclair induct Paul Martin as an honourary witness during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Justice Murray Sinclair gives the Hon. Paul Martin a painted rock, on-stage with Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

The Hon. Paul Martin is inducted as an honourary witness by Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild with Paul Martin following his induction during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Alanis Obomsawin is inducted as an honourary witness by Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild induct Alanis Obomsawin as an honourary witness during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Rebekah Williams, Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Justice Murray Sinclair pose with Carolyn Bennett and her donation to the bentwood box, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Rebekah Williams, Carolyn Bennett, Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Justice Murray Sinclair place a donation to the bentwood box, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Dominique Normand speaks about her donation to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Marie Wilson, Rebekah Williams, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild stand with Dominique Normand and her donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

The painting titled, "Holding Spirit", painted and donated by Dominique Normand to the bentwood box, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Dominique Normand's painting, "Holding Spirit", sitting in front of the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Individuals who donated to the bentwood box on-stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Rosemary Lambie speaks prior to offering a donation to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

A donation from Rev. Rosemary Lambie, Rev. Cathy Hamilton, Harvey Gabriel, and Pastor Debbie Poirier, is placed in the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Dr. Peter Dawson speaks prior to offering a donation to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Malin Aamodt and Monica Krawcyk speak prior to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Rebekah Williams, Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Justice Murray Sinclair with a donation from Dr. Peter Dawson, Malin Aamodt and Monica Krawczyk for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Malin Aamodt, Monica Krawcyk, Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild, and Justice Murray Sinclair, with a donation for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Monica Krawcyk and Dr. Peter Dawson with Marie Wilson during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Alexandre Bacon speaks prior to offering a donation from himself, Louisa Biroté, and members of the Wampum Project Team, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Louisa Biroté speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

A donation from Alexandre Bacon, Louisa Biroté, and members of the Wampum Project Team, is held by Justice Murray Sinclair and Rebekah Williams, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Rebekah Williams and members of the Wampum Project place a donation into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Justice Murray Sinclair speaks with a member of the Wampum Project, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Chief Wilton Littlechild, Justice Murray Sinclair, Rebekah Williams, Monica Kracyk, Malin Aamodt, Dr. Peter Dawson, Louisa Biroté, and Alexandre Bacon during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

The Hon. Paul Martin and Denis Guertin pose for a photo during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

Ry Moran with the Hon. Paul Martin during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-26 2013-04-26

2013-04-26

TRC staffers smile for a photo during the Atlantic National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Gordon Williams enters the Grand Salon carrying the Mohawk flag during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Drummer Don Waboose and Elder John Cree facing the stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

The drum played by Don Waboose throughout the Quebec National Event rests next to the bentwood box 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Josiane Loiselle-Boudreau and Viviane Michel at the podium prior to offering a donation to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Josiane Loiselle-Boudreau and Viviane Michel with their donation to the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Vivianne Michel speaking at the podium during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild pose with the donation from Viviane Michel and Josiane Loiselle-Boudreau, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Justice Murray Sinclair, Madeleine Basile, Vivianne Michel, Josiane Loiselle-Boudreau, and Marie Wilson with a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Vivianne Michel and Madeleine Basile speak on-stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Richard Renshaw speaks about his donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile, Richard Renshaw, Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild, hold a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

A clay figure donated by Richard Renshaw and others, is placed in the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Audrey Mayrand speaks, while Menachem Freedman holds their donation to the bentwood box, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Audrey Mayrand hugs Madeleine Basile on-stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Justice Murray Sinclair, Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild pose with the donation from Audrey Mayrand, Menachem Freedman, and Prof. Colleen Sheppard, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Père Jacques Laliberté speaks about his donation to the bentwood box, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Justice Murray Sinclair, Madeleine Basile, Rev. Dr. John Vissers, Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild hold a donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

A booklet donated by the Rev. Dr. John Vissers is held during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

A donation from Rev. Dr. John Vissers is placed in the bentwood box by Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Rev. Dr. John Vissers shakes hands with Marie Wilson following his donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree shakes hands with Marie Wilson on-stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree shakes hands with Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree and Madeleine Basile speak on-stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile and Elder John Cree hug on-stage during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Ellen Gabriel speaks during an Expressions of Reconciliation event during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Hilda Nicholas speaks at the podium during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Justice Murray Sinclair, Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild hold a donation from Ellen Gabriel and Hilda Nicholas during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Donations from Ellen Gabriel and Hilda Nicholas are held above the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Charles-Mathieu Brunelle and Viviane Michel share a laugh during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Carole Beaudoin speaks at the podium regarding her donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

A healing shawl donated by Carole Beaudoin and Vivianne Michel is held up during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Vivianne Michel and Carole Beaudoin place a healing shawl on Marie Wilson''s shoulders during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Carole Beaudoin and Marie Wilson share a moment during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild pose with Vivianne Michel and Carole Beaudoin, and their donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile, Marie Wilson, Carole Beaudoin, and Justice Murray Sinclair hold a healing shawl for the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Johnny Grant speaks about his donation during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Marie Wilson, Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild place a donation from Johnny Grant into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Charles-Mathieu Brunelle speaks at the podium during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Birthday cards given to Survivors during the Survivors Birthday Celebration during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree hands out glow sticks during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Chief Wilton Littlechild speaks during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Survivors smiling on-stage during the Quebec National Event Survivors Birthday Celebration 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

An Elder smiling during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Johnny Grant and another Survivor laugh during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Marie Wilson, Alanis Obomsawin, and Charles Bender on-stage during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Senator Renee Dupuis, Sandy White Hawk, Marie Wilson, and Alanis Obomsawin, sing to Survivors during the Quebec National Event Survivors Birthday Celebration 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Survivors sing together during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Alanis Obomsawin taking part in the Survivors Birthday Celebration held at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree, Ellen Gabriel, and Marie Wilson during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree and Chief Wilton Littlechild with a cupcake during the Survivors Birthday Celebration held at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Elder John Cree and Chief Wilton Littlechild help wish Survivors a Happy Birthday during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Chief Wilton Littlechild celebrates with other Survivors during the Survivors Birthday Celebration at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

An Inuk Elder sings a song during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

The qullik is extinguished by Elder Ilashuk Paujugie at the closing of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

IRSSC member Madeleine Basile offers closing remarks before passing along the ashes of the Sacred Fire during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Barney Williams Jr. is given a gift by Madeleine during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile holds the ashes of the Sacred Fire above her head in prayer during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile passes the ashes of the Sacred Fire to Barney Williams Jr. during the closing of the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile and Barney Williams Jr. speak while exchanging the ashes of the Sacred Fire during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Barney Williams Jr. and Madeleine Basile while exchanging the ashes of the Sacred Fire during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Madeleine Basile gives Barney Williams Jr. a contanier during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Members of the B.C. delegation with the ashes of the Sacred Fire during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Barney Williams Jr. leads a song after accepting the ashes of the Sacred Fire at the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Singers on stage following Barney Williams Jr.''s acceptance of the ashes of the Sacred Fire, during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Singers on-stage with Barney Williams Jr. during the Quebec National Event Closing Ceremonies 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, and Chief Wilton Littlechild place the flag donated by Elder John Cree into the bentwood box during the Quebec National Event 2013-04-27 2013-04-27

2013-04-27

A young visitor taking a photo during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A visitor watches the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes begin towards Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Grand Chief Ed John drums while his canoe enters Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Justice Murray Sinclair and Marie Wilson ride into Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

The canoe carrying Chief Shawn Atleo continues towards Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A crowd gathering to watch the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering in Vancouver Harbour 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A boat from Circle of Eagles Lodge, carrying Grand Chief Ed John, during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A boat from Takaya Tours, carrying Justice Murray Sinclair and Marie Wilson, in the water during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A boat carrying Chief Shawn Atleo during the B.C National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

The Takaya Tours boat, Soaring Eagle, during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Vancouver Harbor while boats go through during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Boats from multiple communities come together during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

The Takaya Tours boat, Dancing Serpent, during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Two boats coming together in Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Boats coming together during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Flags from the Metis Nation and Huu-ay-aht First Nation are flown during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes gathered together in the water during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes from multiple groups come together during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

The Semiahmoo First Nation flag flying during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Rowers gathered together in Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Rowers rest during a break at the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes gathered side-by-side in Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

The Semiahmoo First Nation flag flying behind their boat during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Two rows of canoes in the water during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

The Canadian flag flies from a canoe during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Dragon boats lined up in Vancouver Harbour during the B.C. National Event Canoe Boats 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Dragon boats and canoes gathered together durign the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes in Vancouver harbour for greetings by Chiefs and the commissioners during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes arrive from Vanier Park to begin the B.C. National Event 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Visitors watch the canoes come together during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes gathered in Vancouver Harbour during speeches at the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A crowd watches the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A B.C. National Event volunteer stands during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

A visitor wearing an event shirt during the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Canoes gathered at the dock outside Science World at the B.C. National Event Canoe Gathering 2013-09-17 2013-09-17

2013-09-17

Tipi ribbons flying in the wind during the opening of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Survivors embrace in a crowd during the opening of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Chief Gibby Jacob during the start of the survivors walk at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Staff members ready the Pacific Coliseum, prior to the opening of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The survivors walk continues towards the Pacific Coliseum to open the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Grand Chief Ed John take part in the Survivors Walk during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The Survivors Walk from the Sacred Fire site to the Pacific Coliseum during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Chief Ian Campbell and drummers lead the Survivors Walk into the Pacific Coliseum to begin the B.C. National Event Opening Ceremonies 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The Survivors Walk carries Eagle Staffs and flags into the Pacific Coliseum during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The Survivors Walk arrives in the Pacific Coliseum for the Opening Ceremonies at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Hon. Judith Guichon and Chief Shawn Atleo arrive for the B.C. National Event Opening Ceremonies 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Elder Mary Charles offers an opening prayer on day one of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Elder Philip Gladue speaking during the B.C. National Event opening ceremony 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Chief Gibby Jacob giving a welcome during the opening ceremonies of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Justice Murray Sinclair, Christy Clark, Marie Wilson, and Barney Williams Jr. take in the Opening Ceremonies at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Howard E. Grant offers a welcome during the opening ceremonies of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Elder Shane Pointe offers welcome on behalf of Chief Sparrow during the B.C. National Event opening ceremony 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The Rev. Michael Miller, Archbishop Terry Finlay and, The Rev. Dr. David Sutherland, during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Chief Shawn Atleo speaking during the Opening Ceremonies of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

B.C. Premier Christy Clark speaking during the B.C. National Event Opening Ceremonies 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

A sign reading "We Are Walking Dollars" is held up by survivors protesting the role of lawyers, during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Councillor Andrea Reimer speaks on-stage during the opening of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Barney Williams Jr. speaking during the Reconciliation Dialogue at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Howard E. Grant, Elder Shane Pointe, Chief Shawn Atleo, and Hon. Judith Guichon sit together during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Justice Murray Sinclair at the podium during the Reconciliation Dialogue event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

David Wong, Hon. Charles Cunliffe Barnett, and Mayor Gregor Robertson stand together during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Corporal Don Bentley stands while Hon. Judith Guichon speaks during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Marie Wilson and Justice Murray Sinclair with the honourary witnesses at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Speakers during the Reconciliation Dialogue at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The Learning Place set up in Vancouver''s Agrodome during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Blankets donated in the Laerning Place during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Survivor Margaret Commodore shares her story during a sharing panel at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

A screen shown during Education Day at the B.C. National Event displays tiles from Project of Heart 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Stan Wesley speaking during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Eugene Arcand speaking during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Mayor Gregor Robertson offers an expression of reconciliation during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile, Eugene Arcand and Bernard Valcourt hold a donation for the bentwood box during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Professor Stephen J. Toope speaking at an Expressions of Reconciliation event, during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile, Eugene Arcand, and Rabbi Jonathan Infled, place a donation into the bentwood box during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

A donated poster for Ignite the Light is held during the Expressions of Reconciliation at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Marie Wilson and Justice Murray Sinclair inducting Dr. Steven Lewis as an honourary witness at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Mayor Gregor Robertson speaks during a Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Hon. Charles Cunliffe Barnett speak during a Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Chief Ian Campbell speaking during a Call to Gather during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Chief Ian Campbell''s brother and aunt, Elder Audrey Rivers, stand with him during a Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

Visitors leaving Pacific Coliseum following the end of the B.C. National Event''s first day 2013-09-18 2013-09-18

2013-09-18

The Panel Area in PNE Forum at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Elder Mary Charles stands on-stage during the second day of the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Chief Wilton Littlechild gives opening remarks during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Elder Audrey Rivers speaks at a panel during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild sit behind the bentwood box during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Stan Wesley speaking during the Expressions of Reconciliation at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand hold a donation from Chief Bev Sellars during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Lisa Lapointe speaks prior to offering an expression of reconciliation at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand hold a donation from Lisa Lapointe during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild, Madeleine Basile, Eugene Arcand, Shelagh Rogers, and Jonathan Dewar hold a donation at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

One of the stages set up during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

A speaker onstage during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

The Learning Place held in the Agrodome during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

A Haida mask hung outside one to the B.C. National Event event areas 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

A visitor walks into an event area during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

A Haida mask hung outside one to the B.C. National Event event areas 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Dr. Steven Lewis speaking during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile, Eugene Arcand, and Chief Fred Robbins holding a donation at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand hold a donation from Councillor Murry Krause during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Rev. Jenny Carter speaking during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand hold a donation from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile, Eugene Arcand hold a donation for the bentwood box during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

A ceramic canoe is held during its donation to the bentwood box at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand place a donation from KAIROS representatives into the bentwood box at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

A blanket from the Women Against Violence against Women Rape Crisis Centre is presented, prior to its donation at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Eugene Arcand speaking during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Eugene Arcand and Justice Murray Sinclair hug during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

B.C. MLA John Rustad speaking during a Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-19 2013-09-19

2013-09-19

Caroline Wong and Evan Adams sit during an honourary witness talking circle at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Sister Marie and Barbara Hall together during an Honourary Witness Talking Circle at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Barbara Hall and Shelagh Rogers laugh together during an Honourary Witness Talking Circle at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Andrea Reimer and Chief Fred Robbins laugh during the Honourary Witness Talking Circle at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Andrea Reimer and Chief Fred Robbins show an award received by Williams Lake during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Sister Marie and Barbara Hall sitting in an Honourary Witness Talking Circle during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Evan Adams speaking at the Honourary Witness Talking Circle, during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

A statement by Grand Chief Ed John titled "Survivor" is displyed during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Chief Wilton Littlechild and Marie Wilson stand with Grand Chief Ed John and a donation during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Survivor Dorothy Coyote shares her experiences inside residential schools during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

A paddle, donated by Chief Garry Feschuk, is held during the B.C. National event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Chief Shane Godfriedson and Chief Garry Feschuk share their experiences on a sharing panel at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

A drum group from T''Kemlups and Sechlet First Nations during a prayer at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Representatives from the day scholars class action stand following their panel at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Metis drummers perform together during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Drummers performing together on-stage during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Tiles painted by Canadian students as part of Project of Heart, displayed during B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Painted tiles being placed together for Project of Heart, during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair speaking before a Commissioner''s Sharing Panel during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Murray Crowe speaking during an Expressions of Reconciliation event, during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Michael Cheena speaks about his experiences during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Elder Andrew Wesley speaking during an Expressions of Reconciliation event at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

The TRC commissioners, and Madeleine Basile, hold a donation with Patricia Schuyler, Susan Hunter, Rev. Andrew Wesley, and Murray Crowe during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Chief Wilton Littlechild hold a donation from Deloria Bighorn and Jelana Bighorn during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Chief Wilton Littlechild hold a donation from Rev. Michael Miller during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Chief Wilton Littlechild with a Wampum belt donated by John Denham and Nancy Denham at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Stan Wesley speaks about a donation by Sean Muir to the bentwood box during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile, Chief Wilton Littlechild, and Stan Wesley place a donation in the bentwood box 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Chief Wilton Littlechild place a donation in the bentwood box during the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, Madeleine Basile and Chief Wilton Littlechild, with a donation from Ann Decter and Jamie Medicine-Crane at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

David Wong sitting during the Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Steven Point and Justice Murray Sinclair share a moment during the B.C. National Event Call to Gather 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Steven Point during a Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Stan Wesley speaking during a B.C. National Event Call to Gather 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Elder Mary Charles speaking during a Call to Gather at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Drummer Wes Nahanee stands during the closing of the third day at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Chief Wilton Littlechild walks to centre ice at a Vancouver Giants game 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Chief Shawn Atleo shakes hands with a Vancouver Giants player, alongside Fred Sasakamoose and Chief Wilton Littlechild 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Chief Wilton Littlechild, Chief Shawn Atleo and Fred Sasakamoose at the ceremonial faceoff of a Vancouver Giants game 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

The puck for the ceremonial faceoff is carried during the Vancouver Giants'' Salute to First Nations Hockey at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

The ceremonial faceoff during the Vancouver Giants'' Salute to First Nationas Hockey at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

The puck is dropped during th Vancouver Giants'' Salute to First Nations Hockey at the B.C. National Event 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

Fred Sasakamoose, Chief Shawn Atleo, and Chief Wilton Littlechild stand at centre ice during the national anthem 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

An Alkali Lake Braves replica jersey worn by the Vancouver Giants during a game saluting First Nations Hockey 2013-09-20 2013-09-20

2013-09-20

The Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Shawn Atleo, Marie Wilson, David Johnston, Unidentified person and Murray Sinclair 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Shawn Atleo, Murray Sinclair, David Johnston and Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Tom Mulcair speaks with an Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Drum group singing with Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person of the crowd holds the Metis flag during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Drum group performing during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person and Marie Wilson 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Cameron Alexis during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Canadian Mountie holding the Canadian flag and unidentified person holding the TRC flag during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Cadet holding a Metis flag during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Reg Crowshoe during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Wilton Littlechild during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified persons holding flags during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Member of the Aboriginal Veterans Society of Alberta during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Elder Mini Freeman during opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Elder Bob Cardinal during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Canadian ranger during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Wilton Littlechild speaks with Wab Kinew 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person during the opening ceremonies 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Tom Mulcair speaks with visitor 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person and Tom Mulcair 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Wilton Littlechild, Marie Wilson, Elder Bob Cardinal, Chief Cameron Alexis, Chief Shawn Atleo, Elder Mini Freeman and Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson, Elder Bob Cardinal, Chief Cameron Alexis, Chief Shawn Atleo and Elder Mini Freeman, on stage 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Cameron Alexis and Chief Shawn Atleo's Headdresses 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Bob Cardinal at the podium 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Elder Reg Crowshoe during the opening ceremony 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Mini Freeman 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Murray Sinclair and Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Mayor Don Iveson 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Mini Freeman speaking at the podium 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Cameron Alexis speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Bob Cardinal and Chief Cameron Alexis 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Murray Sinclair speaks at the podium 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Shawn Atleo and Mayor of Edmonton Don Iveson 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson and Elder Bob Cardinal 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Reg Crowshoe and an unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

David Langtry, Joe Clark, and Murray Sinclair 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson and Joe Clark shaking hands 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Wilton Littlechild speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson, Wilton Littlechild, and Murray Sinclair putting a pin on Don Iveson, Mayor of Edmonton 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson, Wilton Littlechild, and Murray Sinclair greeting Cindy Blackstock 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

David Langtry, Joe Clark, and Murray Sinclair 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Mary Simon with other participants at the Alberta National Event 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Shawn Atleo and unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Murray Sinclair, Chief Shawn Atleo, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild standing in front of the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson, unidentified person, and Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Marie Wilson greeting guest 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild greet unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild greet unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild greet unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild greet Mary Simon 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild greet David Langtry 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild greet unidentified person 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild standing alongside guests in front of the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Guests looking at the Writing wall 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Two visitors put messages on the Writing Wall 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

View of guests 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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View of guests 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Drum group singing on stage 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, and David Johnston on stage 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

David Johnston speaking at podium 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

unidentified person speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson, Wilton Littlechild, Murray Sinclair, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile pose for a Bentwood Box donation from unidentified organization 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of Represeantatives from the Government of Alberta Offering their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson applauding on stage 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of Naheed Nenshi Offering the City of Calgary's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of Bernard Valcourt Offering Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada's Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Marie Wilson, Wilton Littlechild, Murray Sinclair, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile pose for a Bentwood Box donation from Kara Flynn of Syncrude 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of Ian Gill Offering the Winnipeg Boldness Project's Expression of Reconcilation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of David Sutherland Speaking During the Presbyterian Church in Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of David Sutherland Offering the Presbyterian Church in Canada's Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Top: Eugene Arcand, Middle Row: John Morrisseau, Terri Brown, Lottie May Johnson, John Banksland, First Row: Rebekah Uqi Williams, Barney Williams, Gordon Williams, Wilton Littlechild and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Eugene Arcand poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Gordon Williams poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Terri Brown poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Lottie May Johnson poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Rebekah Uqi Williams poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Doris Young poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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John Banksland poses beside the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Unidentified person and Eugene Arcand together in front of the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Elder Reg Crowshoe speaking 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Photograph of Don Iveson Offering the City of Edmonton's Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Close up on the Proclamation and Declaration 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Charlene belleau, Kerry Chelsea, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Peter Cunningham Presenting the Government of British Columbia's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Peter Cunningham Presenting the Government of British Columbia's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Peter Cunningham Presenting the Government of British Columbia's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Marie Wilson, Wilton Littlechild, Murray Sinclair, Peter Cunningham, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Telly James Offering the Government of the Yukon's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Kerry Chelsea and Charlene Belleau Speaking During Esk'Etemc First Nation's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Stephanie Paul During Esk'etemc's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Kerry Chelsea and Charlene Belleau During Esk'etemc's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Charlene Belleau and Stephanie Paul during Esk'etemc's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Charlene Belleau and Stephanie Paul During Esk'etemc's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Esk'etemc's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Esk'etemc's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Marie Wilson, Wilton Littlechild and Murray Sinclair induct Michaelle Jean as a TRC Honourary Witness 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Joe Clark speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Murray Sinclair, Wab Kinew, Marie Wilson and Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Shelagh Rogers speaks during panel 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person and Michaelle Jean 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Michaelle Jean and Unidentified person during the panel 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Stan Wesley 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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NCTR Director Ry Moran, Barney Williams Jr. and Doris Young 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Kyra Wilson speaking at the panel 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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NCTR Director Ry Moran presents on-stage 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Brian Simpson Presenting the Edmonton Police Service's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Brian Simpson Offering the Edmonton Police Service's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Theodore Fontaine Speaking During his Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Theodore Fontaine, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Gifts from Theodore Fontaine are placed in the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Theodore Fontaine Offering his Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Representatives from the Canadian Ecumenical Anti-racism Network and the Canadian Council of Churches Presenting their Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Representatives from the Canadian Ecumenical Anti-racism Network and the Canadian Council of Churches Offer an Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Mike Layton Presenting the City of Toronto's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Andrew Wesely Speaking During the City of Toronto's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Representatives from the City of Toronto Offering an Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Harold Robinson Unwrapping a Sash 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

2014-03-28

Photograph of Representatives from the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat Offering their Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Laura Robinson Speaking During her Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Laura Robinson Offering Her Expression of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Murray Sinclair greets guest 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Esther Wesley presenting the Anglican Church of Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Mark MacDonald Speaking During the Anglican Church of Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Sidney Black Speaking During the Anglican Church of Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Jane Alexander Speaking During the Anglican Church of Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Fred Hiltz Speaking During the Anglican Church of Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Representatives from the Anglican Church of Canada Offering their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of The Honour Walkers Offering their Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of The Honour Walkers Gifting a Quilt to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of André Lewis, Tina Keeper and Joy Keeper Presenting the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Photograph of Representatives from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Offering their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Cindy Blackstock Executive Director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society speaking 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Wilton Littlechild and Wab Kinew 2014-03-28 2014-03-28

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Fiddler performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person tieing Metis stash on Marie Wilson 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified persons shaking hands 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Susan Shantz with a donation for the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Mary Simon Speaking 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Madeleine Basile, Eugene Arcand and Unidentified persons 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Representatives from Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Offering Their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Larry Cachene On Stage During the Alberta National Event 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Bill Elliot Offering the City of Wetaskiwin's Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Catholic Archbishop of Edmonton Richard W. Smith Offers Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Building Bridges Initiative Offers their Gift to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Susan C. Johnson Speaking During the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Susan C. Johnson Offering the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada's Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of the Children of Survivors Digital Storytelling Project's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of the Children of Survivors Digital Storytelling Project's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of the Children of Survivors Digital Storytelling Project's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of John Ooms, Melle Huizinga, and Martin Mobach Offering Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Larry Cachene Speaking During Yellow Quill First Nation's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Representatives from Yellow Quill First Nation Offerring their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

2014-03-29

Marie Wilson, Unidentified person, Wilton Littlechild, Madeleine Basile and Eugene Arcand 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

2014-03-29

Stan Wesley 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Stephen Huddart and Erin Montour Offering Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Meg Roberts and Gary Groot Speaking During the Canadian Unitarian Council and the Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Meg Roberts and Gary Groot Offering the Canadian Unitarian Council and the Unitarian Universalist Ministers of Canada's Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Christian Juneau Offering the Canadian Armed Forces' Gift to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Ken Forster Offering the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate's Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Representatives from the Remembering the Children Society Presenting their Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Cecile Fausak Speaking During the Remembering the Children Society's Expression of Reconciliation 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of the Remembering the Children Society Offering Their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Roy Berkenbosch, Melanie Humphreys, Will van Arragon Offering Their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Representatives from KAIROS Offering Their Gifts to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Photograph of Christina Conroy Offering Her Gift to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Eugene Arcand and Doris Young speak on stage 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Terri Brown and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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John Morrisseau, Doris Young, Terri Brown, Madeleine Basile, Wilton Littlechild, Murray Sinclair and Gordon Williams 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person and Mayor Don Iveson 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Phyllis Sinclair, Ry Moran and Leela Gilday 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Murray Sinclair and Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Stephen Kakfwi and Marie Wilson 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Beaded Mukluks 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Debbie Gordon Reuben performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Debbie Gordon Reuben performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Tobi Heavy Runner singing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Adelard Beaver playing at the talent competition 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Unidentified person performing 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Kelly Fraser during the talent show 2014-03-29 2014-03-29

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Treaty Eight drummers performing 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Blackfoot beadwork moccasin and bag 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Elder Mike Beaver speaking 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Traditional hand drum 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Marie Wilson, Unidentified persons, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Marie Wilson, Tim Dyck, Hilda Hildebrand, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Unidentified person speaking 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, representatives from Feathers for Hope, and Ontario 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Joan Cowling, Renee Vaugeois, Tatiana Wugalter, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Unidentified persons, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Unidentified persons, Eugene Arcand and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, Madeleine Basil, Eugene Arcand with Unidentified people 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Dr. Sophie Yohani and Beatrice Ghettuba 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Wilton Littlechild, Murray Sinclair, Beatrice Ghettuba, Dr. Sophie Yohanie, Junetta Jamerson and the Women Representatives of the African Community of Edmonton and Eugene Arcand 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Women Representatives and Madeleine Basile 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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The interior of a statement gathering tent 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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The interior of a statement gathering tent 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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The exterior of a statement gathering tent 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Wilton Littlechild 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Master of Ceremony Stan Wesley and Unidentified person 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Eagle Staff 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair, David Langtry, Madeleine Basile, and Marie Wilson 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Mary Simon Speaking 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Murray Sinclair and Unidentified person 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Marie Wilson, Elder Mike Beaver and Chief Reg Crowshoe during the closing ceremonies 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Elder Mini Freeman during the closing ceremony 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Gordon Williams and Unidentified person 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Elder Mike Beaver and Elder Reg Crowshoe offer the closing prayer 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Marie Wilson shaking hands with Canadian Rangers 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Unidentified persons shaking hand during the closing ceremonies 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Unidentified persons shaking hand during the closing ceremonies 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Canadian Ranger standing during the closing ceremonies 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Grand Chief Derek Nepinak during the closing ceremony 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Mayor Don Iveson 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

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Photograph of Guests On-stage to Gift Their Expressions of Reconciliation to the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Chief Robert Joseph, Sylvie Nadeau, and Rev. Richard Smith speaking on a panel 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Chief Larry Cachene and Members of the Yellow Quill First Nation standing with a donation for the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Stan Wesley with cupcakes 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Susan Shantz standing with a donation for the Bentwood Box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Elder Madison Horse, Mayor Bill Elliot, and Mayor Don Iveson 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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A donated photo is placed in the bentwood box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

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Beatrice Ghettuba, Dr. Sophie Yohani, Junetta Jamerson and the Women Representatives of the African Community of Edmonton, present donations for the bentwood box 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

The Prince Charles Metis Fiddlers perform during the Alberta National Event 2014-03-27 2014-03-27

2014-03-27

Murray Sinclair, Wilton Littlechild, representatives from Feathers for Hope, and Ontario 2014-03-30 2014-03-30

2014-03-30

Stephanie Scott and Tobie Caplett pose for a photo during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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The Bentwood Box sitting in the Victoria Conference Centre during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Drummers stand in Victoria Conference Centre, waiting for the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer stands prior to the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors sitting at tables prior to the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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[unknown] and [unknown] during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Emcee Michael McCarthy at the podium during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Michael McCarthy speaking during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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An elder drumming on-stage during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dancers lead the procession into Victoria Conference Centre to begin the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair and Barney Williams Jr. carry Eagle Feather Staffs at the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair following a performer towards the stage at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair carrying an Eagle Feather Staff during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Survivor Barney Williams Jr. carrying the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Eagle Feather Staff during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Chief Andy Thomas speaking during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dr. Andrea Walsh walking with the procession towards the stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Chief Wilton Littlechild walking to the stage during the Victoria Regional Event''s opening 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Grand Chief Ed John entering the Victoria Conference Centre during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer on-stage during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Archbishop Richard Gagnon during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer performing during the Victoria Regional Event opening 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer performing on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event opening 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer performing on-stage during the opening of the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Chief Andy Thomas offering opening remarks during the Victoria Regional Event Opening Ceremonies 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair speaking during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair offering opening remarks at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Marie Wilson speaking at the podium during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Grand Chief Ed John hugs a visitor during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild inducting Gwendolyn Point as an honourary witness during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Gwendolyn Point with Justice Murray Sinclair and Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild inducting Gwendolyn Point during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Gwendolyn Point with the TRC Commissioners during her induction as an honourary witness at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dr. Andrea Walsh and Justice Murray Sinclair hug on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair inducting Dr. Andrea Walsh as an honourary witness during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dr. Andrea Walsh being inducted as an honourary witness by Marie Wilson during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dr. Andrea Walsh on-stage with Gwendolyn Point and the TRC commissioners during her induction at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dr. Andrea Walsh and Marie Wilson hug following her induction as an honourary witness during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild stand with honourary witnesses Dr. Andrea Walsh and Gwendolyn Point during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Dr. Andea Walsh and Gwendolyn Point on-stage with Marie Wilson, Chief Wilton Littlechild and Justice Murray Sinclair during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A volunteer walking during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Greg Reimer offering an expression of reconciliation during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Justice Murray Sinclair, Marie Wilson, and Greg Reimer hold a donation for the bentwood box during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Honourary Witness Gwendolyn Point stands during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Gwendolyn point shakes hands with Chief Wilton Littlechild during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Children are lead in a dance during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Children dancing on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Commissioners Marie Wilson and Chief Wilton Littlechild dancing on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Chief Wilton Littlechild and Marie Wilson dancing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer performing on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A young member of the Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers, sings during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A member of the Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers performing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers drummer performing on-stage at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A drummer during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors join hands for a dance during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors dancing together during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Members of the Cowichan Spirit drummers join hands with visitors during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors and Cowichan Spirit drummers hold hands and dance during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Members of the Cowichan Spirit Drummers hold hands while dancing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A visitor smiling during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A elder at the Victoria Regional event holds hands with others during a dance 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors singing and dancing together during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors dance together during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Young visitors to the Victoria Regional Event join hands during a dance 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Visitors dancing hand-in-hand during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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An elder dancing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Rev. Rob Hutchison with a visitor and a child dancing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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IRSSC member Barney Wiilliams Jr. watches visitors dance during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Rev. Rob Hutchison with a visitor and his child during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Two visitors joining hands during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair holds hands with her husband during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A member of the United Church of Canada (Marion Best?) joined in a dance during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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TRC commissioner Marie Wilson dancing with visitors during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A visitor dancing hand-in-hand with others during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A member of the Cowichan Spirit Drummers joined with other during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A young visitor dancing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A young woman smiling during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A Cowichan Spirit Drummer during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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A young child holding hands with others during a dance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Singers and drummers on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Singers performing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Performers on-stage during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Drummers and Singers during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-13 2012-04-13

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Chief Wilton Littlechild speaking during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A group of youth performing on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Two young performers sing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A group of performers on-stage singing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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An elder during a panel at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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An elder smiling during a performance staged at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A young performer looks out at the crowd during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Art Napolean plays his guitar during a performance at the Victoria Regional event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Singer Niska Napolean or The Napoleon Collective performing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Art Napoleon of The Napoleon Collective plays harmonica and guitar at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Father-daughter duo, The Napoleon Collective, perfoming during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Niska Napoleon singing during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Art Napoleon singing during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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The Cowichan Spirit Drummers on-stage during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Members of the Cowichan Spirit Drummers performing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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The Cowichan Spirit Drummers performing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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The Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers performing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Members of the Cowichan Spirit Drummers, and Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers, performing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A member of the Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers singing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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An elder from the Cowichan Spirit Drummers performing at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A young singer during a performance at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A member of the Cowichan Spirit Drummers performing during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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A member of the Na'Tsa'Maht Unity Drummers and Singers on-stage at the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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Members of the Cowichan Spirit Drummers during the Victoria Regional Event 2012-04-14 2012-04-14

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