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"[School] District 63 stepped up to offer a place to host the event, which you say was a strong example of reconciliation. How can heart-centred non-First Nation people demonstrate more examples of reconciliation and closing the gap?

This was the first time I have felt reconciliation in action. The willingness on the part of the District to allow us to use the gym for our cultural gathering meant the world to us. How we got together to share information and have a respectful conversation was the best experience. I have seen this reconciliation happening in the past few years with all of the non-First Nation volunteers who willingly take their time to assist us all weekend with our powwow. It makes me and my family feel so good. If anyone out there would like to volunteer for next year’s event we are more than happy to have you aboard. It is work, but it is so rewarding. I have received so many compliments about the good work that these volunteers have done throughout the weekend. We could not have our powwow without their support. "

Angel Sampson, in an interview with Seaside Magazine