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Aboriginal Gathering Place officially opens ARNE PETRYSHEN Townsman Staff
Friday was the grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed Aboriginal Gathering Place at the College of the Rockies. Representatives from the College, the Ktunaxa Nation, and the local MLA talked about the partnership and camaraderie that brought the various organizations together to complete the new building. The presentation began with
the raising of the Ktunaxa flag, that was followed by speeches and a ribbon cutting. The grand opening took place on Friday, Oct. 31 in front of the Aboriginal Gathering Place itself, which is located at the College’s main campus in Cranbrook, which is traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation. Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Chair, said the new building reaffirms the commitment of both the Ktu-
naxa Nation and the College of the Rockies to support and enhance Aboriginal education in Ktunaxa territory. “This close collaboration has resulted in this beautiful new space where students from all over the world can learn and share in a supportive and inclusive environment,” Teneese said. She also noted the positive relationship that has been developed. The Gathering Place is meant to build bridg-
The Aboriginal Gathering Place at College of the Rockies.
es of understanding between different voices and cultures and help create a welcoming, safe and supportive learning environment for Aboriginal students attending College of the Rockies. College of the Rockies’ President and CEO David Walls noted that the Gathering Place is a place of welcome for everyone within the College community and beyond it. “We couldn’t be happier to see the doors of this beautiful building officially open,” Walls said.
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$71,909 put up for Cranbrook homeless shelter TRE VOR CR AWLEY
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Justin Carlson, 10, spent the past few weeks putting together an amazing array of Halloween decorations which turned his Cranbrook house spooky. Justin was happy to show off his decorations on the big day Friday.
The Salvation Army is getting some funding for an emergency homeless shelter from the provincial government that will allow it to remain open daily during the winter season. Funnelled out of B.C. Housing, $71,909 has been committed for the shelter, which will go towards it’s operation, including staffing, equipment and meals. “For the last number of years, the salvation army has run an extreme weather shelter here in Cranbrook where we have men and women in our facility,” said Capt. Kirk Green, with the Salvation Army.
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