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Spirits soared as the boom of traditional drumming filled the air for the Grand Entry, a parade of nations led by cultural hosts the Squamish Nation Elders (S\u1e35wx\u0331w\u00fa7mesh \u00daxwumixw Siiy\u00faxwa). \u201cI raise my hands to each and every one of you, my friends and relatives,\u201d said Squamish First Nation spokesperson Swo Wo (Wilson Williams). \u201cThank you for bringing the gifts of your people \u2013 your elders \u2013 here to spend some time. 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