Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine shots now available to Albertans
Appointment bookings for the vaccine that targets both the original COVID-19 strain as well as the Omicron variant opened to Albertans on Wednesday.
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'Every Child Matters' walk in Morley, Alta., recognizes residential school atrocities
Indigenous community members and their allies gathered in Morley, Alta., on Friday to recognize the intergenerational traumas of Canada’s residential school system.
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Blood Tribe singer performs national anthem at Toronto Blue Jays game
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Thousands of Calgarians gather on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Saskatoon
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'A sea of orange': Saskatoon marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with march
Shirley Isbister had trouble believing her eyes Friday as she stood at the bottom of Victoria Park in Saskatoon watching more than 1,000 people dressed in orange shirts pour in from the street above for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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'You feel more connected': Thousands turn out for STC Pow Wow
More than four thousand people attended the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Pow Wow and Concert at SaskTel Centre on Friday.
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CMA's new and first Indigenous president on Canada's health-care crisis
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Regina
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Hundreds gather at Government House in Regina for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty hosted an event for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Residential School Memorial on the grounds of Government House in Regina.
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National Truth and Reconciliation walk held in Regina's Victoria Park
Downtown Regina was host to a memorial walk Friday morning, acting as one part of the many gatherings for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Queen City.
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'I still struggle': Residential school survivors share stories during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Atlantic
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Toronto
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Police negotiating with 'barricaded' person near Ont. hospital
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Residential school survivor throws first pitch at Jays game for Orange Shirt Day
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Ontarians mark Truth and Reconciliation Day in events across province
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Montreal
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PQ suspends candidate for controversial anti-Muslim remarks
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'We will come together': Montrealers, Indigenous advocates march for second National Truth and Reconciliation Day
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Kitchener
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Kitchener’s first Artist-in-Residence plans to share stories of underrepresented voices through portraits
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Reconciliation garden in Breslau ready for harvest
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Thousands in Kitchener walk, demand action on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Songs of determination and steps of solidarity filled the streets of downtown Kitchener Friday morning, marking the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
