This solemn ceremony, marked by great dignity, was distinguished by the remarkable openness of the Royal 22^nd Regiment to the integration of First Nations traditions, notably through the erection of a tipi and the holding of a smudging ceremony.

This symbolic act embodied a true gesture of reconciliation — or, more precisely, of "réconcili-action," in the words of the Lieutenant Governor. It is with pride and humility that she joined this great family, saluting the courage, rigour, and history that forge the identity of the Royal 22^nd Regiment.