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Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 1, 2025 · 28:01

On the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, hundreds walked along fifth street in downtown Courtenay before gathering in Lewis Park. Midcoast Morning spoke with some of those present about the meaning of the day.

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Podcast Photo: Spirit Walk attendees walk to Lewis Park in Courtenay. Photo by Joe Pugh.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Joe Pugh

Joe Pugh is host and producer for Midcoast Morning, and is a journalist with CHLY 101.7FM's Nonprofit Newsroom Project.

Guest

Bob Wells

Mayor of Courtenay.

Guest

Chrys Sample

Organizer — Comox Valley Spirit Walk

Guest

Colleen Devlin

Organizer — Comox Valley Spirit Walk

Guest

Denise Lawson

Curator, Comox Valley Art Gallery.

Editor

Jesse Woodward

Executive Director/Host/Producer at @chly1017fm in Nanaimo. Audio Editor at Politicoast. He/him/they/them. Millennial and anti-dystopian. Posting on the Salish Sea from the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw. 🚲📻🎧📷www.chly.ca

Guest

Pauline

Bannock vendor.

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Spirit Walk in Comox Valley marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Creators and Guests

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