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29052024 Tiara Bell of Sioux Valley Dakota Nation is congratulated by dignitaries on her upcoming graduation from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School during the Our Journey: Celebrating Indigenous Student Success event at the Riverbank Discovery Centre on Wednesday. The event honoured Indigenous students including graduates from local elementary schools, high schools and college/university. It included a powwow, a pipe ceremony, a BBQ lunch and a late afternoon feast. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)