A days-long event celebrating National Ingenious Peoples Day kicked off today in Terrace with a free barbecue, a performance by the Suwilaawks Drummers and hoola-hooping demonstrations by Coastal Mountain Hoops owner, and member of the Haida nation, Kimberly Leighton-Santosfrom who offers the classes in Terrace.
The city-sponsored festivities wrapped up at 1:30 p.m.
On Saturday, June 23, celebrations kick into high gear. The day begins with a free city-sponsored screening of Incredibles 2 at Tillicum Theatre. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with the movie starting 30 minutes later.
Afterward, the attention will fall on George Little Park at 1 p.m. with welcome addresses from chiefs and elected officials followed by an afternoon packed with activities, including face painting, traditional dancing, music both traditional and modern, vendors and food (including the crowd favourite from the Metis community, bison burgers). Donated prizes from local businesses will also be drawn and handed out.
The big draw of the day will be a closing headline performance by signer/songwriter George Leach, a Stl’atl’imx from Lillooet, B.C., known for his blusey roots and latter integrations of classic rock, R&B and soul balladry.
FULL STORY HERE: Stage set for National Indigenous Peoples Day
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