Just got back from the opening ceremony which was held at the Heritage park in Calgary
Several first nations chiefs from the 7 treaties group were on had to formalise the occasion.
The Kiwi contingent got to practice their Haka.
The Tahiti contingent was on the verge of withdrawing their teams, due to a strike at Air Tahiti Nui. They confirmed today that it has been resolved, and they are now en-route to Calgary.