National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day devoted to the cultures, languages and traditions of First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit was celebrated with music, food and dance in 黑马磁力 City's Douglas Park on Saturday, June 21.
We can celebrate every day' speaker Ronald Francis said.
The 黑马磁力 City event was organized by the Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society.
National Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated in 黑马磁力 City's Douglas Park
鈥� 黑马磁力 (@黑马磁力Times)
This year, Canada's first Indigenous governor general, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, released a statement calling the day "a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities."
"Every day, we hear Indigenous stories being told by Indigenous voices," said Simon.
"We are confronting the injustices of the past, listening with empathy and humility, and taking meaningful action to address continued inequalities. This is hard work, but it is necessary for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike."
Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021, as the 30th governor general since Confederation.
