Calgarians encouraged to attend re-naming of bridge
Posted May 26, 2018 6:36 am.
Last Updated May 26, 2018 1:33 pm.
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A downtown bridge was officially renamed on Saturday.
Calgarians were invited to take part in the renaming ceremony of the Reconciliation Bridge in the city’s downtown.
Treaty 7 First Nations, the Metis and the Inuit community attended the event, alongside Mayor Naheed Nenshi, representatives from the Calgary Police Service and others.
The event started at 1 p.m. with a prayer circle followed by drumming and a traditional round dance.
The bridge will also bit lit up in traditional colours Saturday night and Sunday.
