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Nelson, a contemporary painter, incorporated several Coast Salish symbols into the design, including a war paddle, half of the ancestral eye, and triangles and waves that represent mountains and valleys.

Held in Vancouver and Whistler from Feb. 8-16, the Invictus Games will see 462 medals handed out at 167 ceremonies.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, founded the Games about a decade ago to champion post-injury achievements of wounded, injured and sick military veterans and other service personnel.

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