If you watch municipal or provincial news conferences it’s fairly common to hear a First Nation blessing at its start, like a recent one in front of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Tuesday.

What's weird is the video doesn't show it, and the article doesn't quote it. That said, I think if anything, it's a fantastic compromise. Now not only are we removing direct religious action, we're replacing it with something that helps with reconciliation.

I would also argue there's a pretty large difference between people in power using their own religion to open an event like this, and people in power giving space to those without power to open an event.