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“The culture is huge.”: Lheidli T’enneh Chief eager to host National Indigenous Peoples Day

An eventful day is planned at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park on Friday to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day.

Chief Dolleen Logan told MyPGNow.com for those wanting to learn more about the host First Nations dialect, that goal shouldn’t be hard to accomplish.

“I think the main takeaway would be learning another culture. It’s cool to know a word, everyone knows Haddih, but grab a First Nations person and ask them for another word.”

Logan added the day-long event continues to gain momentum following the pandemic.

“Everyone was scared. No one knew how to shake hands but we are getting more and more people out and it’s a great day to celebrate First Nations – the culture is huge and the language because that is where our culture comes from.”

The event, which runs from Noon to 8pm, will include Indigenous musicians, drummers, dancers, activities for all ages, and interactive information displays with community partners.

A full list of events can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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