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National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations set for Saturday

Saturday will see National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Prince George.

The festivities will get underway at 10:00 am at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, with a fill lineup of Indigenous artisans, musicians drummers, dancers and activities for all ages.

In addition, there will also be bannock and other food, as well as interactive information displays with community partners.

The night before, the Northern Indigenous Arts Council will be presenting Yun Ts’uwhut’loo (Braiding the Land) at the Prince George Playhouse.

This event will include performances from Juno-nominated artist Kym Gouchie, as well as internationally renowned Raven Spirit Dance.

According to the Northern Indigenous Arts Council, the title of the vent, Braiding in the Land is a reflection of the Council’s ongoing work to connect Indigenous artists and communities across the North.

 

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Darin Bain
Darin Bain
Darin is a news reporter for Vista Radio's Prince George stations. His career started in the Cariboo in 2020, working as a News Reporter in both 100 Mile House and Williams Lake before making the move to Prince George in late 2021.

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