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The city and the country as a whole have been working toward reconciliation since May 2021 when unmarked graves at the Kamloops Indian Residential School were discovered. In the following months, several other sites were discovered leading to a large public outcry and response from all levels of government.
Christine Arthurs, general manager of the people, innovation and collaborative services department, said the city is still working towards reconciliation and meeting the 94 calls to action established in the Truth and Reconciliation Committee report.
The result has been intergenerational trauma and a population that has been plagued by addiction and mental health crises while battling systemic racism and poverty.A flag is hoisted during Orange Shirt Day ceremonies at Fort Calgary.First Rider said she has always been permitted to smudge while working for the Catholic school board and these ceremonies are important, but she wants to see a bigger step being taken.
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