Voller said it was emotional for him, and a privilege to be that welcome at a ceremony that the RCMP had once been part of banning.
The 35-year-old, who is married with two daughters, was among six individuals and three organizations named as recipients of the new B.C. Reconciliation Award. The award was created to recognize commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in the province.
“The inaugural recipients of this award are shining examples of those in British Columbia who have demonstrated the many approaches to furthering reconciliation through meaningful action,” said Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin.
Voller, who is now with the Quadra Island RCMP, said every officer posted to Port Hardy goes through cultural training involving Indigenous elders.