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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. ....
Posted: April 26, 2021 Local group honoured for reconciliation work Locally based xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ (Many Ways of Doing the Same Thing) Research Team has today been honoured with a British Columbia Reconciliation Award. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, in partnership with the BC Achievement Foundation, announced the recipients of the inaugural British Columbia Reconciliation Award. The award recognizes nine extraordinary individuals and organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in the province of British Columbia, or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts. Organization recipients: Ktunaxa Nation-based xaȼqanaǂ ʔitkiniǂ (Many Ways of Doing the Same Thing) Research Team; Carrier Sekani Family Services; and Marine Plan Partnership for the North Pacific Coast. ....