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By Curtis Galbraith

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Several events planned to mark National Day of Truth & Reconciliation

Sep 29, 2022 | 4:43 PM

There are a number of events planned for Friday to mark the National Day of Truth and reconciliation.

The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is hosting events that will go all day, starting with a pancake breakfast and monument unveiling starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Gardens.

A barbecue starts at noon at the Muskoseepi Park Amphitheatre. An event that will include presentations from residential school survivors will follow starting at 1 p.m.

The Orange Shirt Day 5km Walk/Run starts at 4 p.m. then there is chilli and Bannock back at the Veteran’s Memorial Gardens starting t 5:30.

There is an Orange Shirt Day event in Sexsmith. It will start at 11 a.m. at the downtown gazebo. There will be speeches, dancers, tea and Bannock.

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There will also be a Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony at the Professional Bull Riders event Friday at the Bonnett’s Energy Centre.

There will be a grand entry before the 7 p.m. event start time that will include dancers, drummers, and a presentation from a residential school survivor.

People coming to the bull riding Friday night are asked to wear an orange shirt in recognition of the day.