Hundreds of people gathered at Regina’s mâmawêyatitân centre for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The vast rec room was filled with people wearing bright orange, sitting in attendance to watch and listen to the speeches and performances.

Five blankets were hoisted on display near the walls of the room, all of them made by Cree artist Merle Buffalo.

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Buffalo was asked to create the blankets in the spirit of fostering discovery, exploration, reflection and reconciliation.

Buffalo herself was forced to attend a residential school for seve

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