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Photos: New Westminster marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Queen's park was filed with orange shirts, as hundreds of residents came out to witness and learn.

The Spirit of the Children Society hosted the event which featured speakers, food, crafts, dancing and drumming.

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Jingle dress dancer Brooke Metchewais of Cold Lake First Nation. 
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Chief Rhonda Larrabee of the Qayqayt First Nation leads the Grand Parade.
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Elder Vera Jones speaks about her experience as a residential school survivor.
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Kim and Jordan Joseph spoke about their walk across the province to raise awareness for children under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development, including their four sons.

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Sixties scoop survivor Annalise shared her story.

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Arianna Hotomanie reaches out her hand to a young dancer. 
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Lyric Tsuji teaches the Red River jig to a group of young learners.
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Arianna Hotomanie of Carry the Kettle First Nation.
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Brad Coutu learns about smudging from Skyyes Gabriel.
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Sabrina Calica (right) experiences cedar brushing. 

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