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'Introduction to some of the harder conversations': UPEI marks a week of Truth and Reconciliation
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Historic Mi’kmaq hockey stick on display in Windsor
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P.E.I. lowers flags, gives experiential history lesson on Truth and Reconciliation Day
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Saint John marks Truth and Reconciliation Day with healing walk
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Maritimes first nations call for 'reconcili-action'
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Historic Mi’kmaq hockey stick on display in Windsor
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National and International Coffee Day celebrates Canada's go-to drink
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'We're excited beyond words': Moncton to host NCAA basketball tournament
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New Brunswick athlete called up to play for Team Canada
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Country star Johnny Reid in Cape Breton for musical tribute to his grandmother
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