WINNIPEG --
The Royal Canadian Air Force will be conducting a flypast over the Manitoba Legislative Building on Thursday afternoon.
The flypast is scheduled for noon and will involve a Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules airplane from 435 Transport and Rescue.
“The flypast is being done recognizing the close ties of 435 Squadron to Indigenous communities in Manitoba, while recognizing a vigil being held to honour the 215 children whose remains were found at a B.C. Residential School,” the RCAF said in a statement. “Our members conduct the flypast in the spirit of empathy and support for Indigenous Peoples, Defence Team members and Canadians who have been impacted by the tragic news.”