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Exploration Place, Lheidli T’enneh to receive BC Reconciliation Award

The Exploration Place and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation will receive a prestigious provincial honour this evening. (Thursday)

The BC Reconciliation Award is a partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and the BC Achievement Foundation.

The award recognizes groups and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, integrity, respect and commitment to furthering reconciliation or inspired others to continue reconciliation efforts.

Other 2023 recipients include:

  • Chief Willie Sellars (Williams Lake First Nation)
  • Dr. Danièle Behn Smith
  • Klith-waa-taa, Dr. Barney Williams
  • Dr. Eldon Yellowhorn
  • Last Post Fund – BC Branch

A ceremony is being held tonight in Victoria to honour the recipients.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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