VANOC Torch Relay

Semiahmoo and Musqueam First Nations



First Nations gather at the Peace Arch to bless the torch relay as it arrives on the Semiamo territory
The beautiful sunrise as the torch arrives
Musqueam Elder Bob Guerin carries the torch

the flame is passed to the next carrier at the Musqueam Administration office
 Bobs grand children are all at hand to get a
picture with Grandpa






Musqueam Chief and Council gather with the torch carriers for a group photo
The First Nations Olympic Pavillion has a short movie (04:55) to show the world
Four First Nations of the Vancouver area hosting

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