The Victoria Native Friendship Centre has unveiled an Art of Reconciliation mosaic inspired by the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

The mosaic was unveiled Tuesday (Sept. 26) at the Greenglade Community Centre and was designed by Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie from Beecher Bay First Nation. Charlie completed the design work in just over two weeks.

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Orange Shirt Day, now known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is taking place Saturday (Sept. 30).

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CharlieB次元官网网址檚 artwork was transferred onto 64 mosaic tiles and then painted and decorated at several free workshops.

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