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Publishing date: Apr 19, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 3 minute read •
Indigenous Elder Loretta Parenteau-English, centre, conducted a traditional smudging ceremony to cleanse and purify the new COVID-19 immunization centre in Grande Prairie, which has the capacity to serve 1,300 clients a day. Here, Parenteau-English is shown with her helpers Leanna Willier, left, and Kelly Benning of the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. Photo by SARA BLAKE, Alberta Health Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is building on its partnership with the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre to create a welcoming space where Indigenous community members can feel comfortable receiving their COVID-19 vaccines.