Local resident school survivors were honoured during a blanket ceremony and honour song held during the fourth annual National Day for Truth & Reconciliation event at Medicine Hat College Tuesday evening. Hundreds of people participated in the event which also included a prayer, walk and speeches.--NEWS PHOTO BRENDAN MILLER

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Emphasizing the community’s recognition of their journey and struggles, local survivors of the residential school system were honoured during a blanket ceremony held Tuesday evening at Medicine Hat College in front of hundreds from the community who gathered to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Marcia Naziel is a 60s Scoop Survivor and spoke to the News on the importance of recognizing the trauma an

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