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POWERFUL – Drummers are seen at Friday’s opening ceremony.
Photo by Vince Fedoroff
HONOURING THE CHILDREN – Walkers are seen just before the departure.
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THE NORTHERN NATIONS ALLIANCE – Warriors Walk for Healing Nations left the former Yukon Hall site in Whitehorse on Saturday on a walk to Kamloops, B.C. It was started by Jamie Henyu, who was joined by Jacqueline Shorty and Lorraine Netro, a former NDP MLA. A number of people joined in the first part of the walk, including some chiefs and leadership members. An opening ceremony was held Friday at the site.
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WATCHING OVER – Fire keeper Ian Angus watches the walkers depart.
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LEADING – Walkers wanted the leadership to lead the walk at the start. Here, Daylu Dena Council Deputy Chief Harlan Schilling, left, and Grand Chief Peter Johnston of the Council of Yukon First Nations are seen on Robert Service Way.
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Matthew on Jun 28, 2021 at 4:01 pm
Horrible news recently for sure. I'd really like to see these pictures from the GPR (ground penetrating radar). Not sure how people didn't know there was so many who died. Also it's taking away from the thousands of young women and girls are still to this day disappearing.