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Atamiskākē­wak National Gathering 2018

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The Atamiskākē­wak National Gathering 2018 celebratio­ns, held during the last week of April, brought together people from across the world to participat­e in this very first event of its kind, as people from all nations were welcomed to the Friendly City. Organizers Kallie Wood and Chris McKee saw close to 9,000 youth and 4,500-5,000 guests come in from around the globe. The Gathering featured everything from indigenous issues to tipi demonstrat­ions and tours to artisan fairs, a competitiv­e pow wow and even a lacrosse tournament. The major focus was the Truth and Reconcilia­tion Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action.

 ??  ?? Back row from left: Nadia Frost, Jarrod Jeanson, John Burgher. (Front from left) Veronica Montgomery, Crystal Milburn, Tara Gish and Debbie Burgher.
Back row from left: Nadia Frost, Jarrod Jeanson, John Burgher. (Front from left) Veronica Montgomery, Crystal Milburn, Tara Gish and Debbie Burgher.
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Michael Slater

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