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By Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Former Esk\u2019etemc K\u00fakwpi7 Charlene Belleau (Eaglestar Woman) has been recognized with an award for her work to support healing and justice for residential \u201cschool\u201d survivors and their families. The Elder was among seven people honoured with a British Columbia Reconciliation Award at the Government House in l\u0259k\u0313\u02b7\u0259\u014b\u0259n territories on Thursday evening. The award \u2014 presented by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and BC Achievement Foundation \u2014 recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation. At the presentation ceremony, this year\u2019s recipients were welcomed in behind l\u0259k\u0313\u02b7\u0259\u014b\u0259n dancers as the Government House was rearranged to resemble a longhouse. Jerymy Brownridge, executive director of Government House, acknowledged Belleau\u2019s embodiment of \u201ctruth, courage, care\u201d as she\u2019s been dedicated to advancing healing… <\/p>\n

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By Dionne Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, IndigiNews Former Esk\u2019etemc K\u00fakwpi7 Charlene Belleau (Eaglestar Woman) has been recognized with an award for her work to support healing and justice for residential \u201cschool\u201d survivors and their families. The Elder was among seven people honoured with a British Columbia Reconciliation Award at the Government House in l\u0259k\u0313\u02b7\u0259\u014b\u0259n territories on Thursday evening. The award \u2014 presented by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and BC Achievement Foundation \u2014 recognizes individuals, groups and organizations who demonstrate their commitment to reconciliation. At the presentation ceremony, this year\u2019s recipients were welcomed in behind l\u0259k\u0313\u02b7\u0259\u014b\u0259n dancers as the Government House was rearranged to resemble a longhouse. Jerymy Brownridge, executive director of Government House, acknowledged Belleau\u2019s embodiment of \u201ctruth, courage, care\u201d as she\u2019s been dedicated to advancing healing... <\/p>\n

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