The West Kelowna Warriors participated in a smudging ceremony earlier this week to honour the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday (Sept. 30)
91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœIt91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s an important day of education and awareness for our country91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœ, said Warriors president Chris Laurie. 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵœWestbank First Nation (WFN) is a pillar of our community and we91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™re really pleased our team was able to participate in an Indigenous ritual.91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ
The ceremony was hosted by Tasha Swite, the owner and operator of Spirit of the Lake Native Boutique in West Kelowna.
The Warriors are back on the ice on Friday at Royal LePage Place in West Kelowna, kicking off a two-game set against the Vernon Vipers. The Puck drops at 7 p.m., with general admission tickets listed at $10.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s 94 Calls to Action can be viewed .
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