National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. A day in which Canadians recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Read the Proclamation of then-Governor General Romeo LeBlanc to establish this day in 1996 at https://lnkd.in/grrvYacg

The Cariboo RD's Area 'D' Alternate Director is Indigenous herself and hails from the Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) community of Stswecem’c/Xgat’tem (Canoe/Dog Creek) and currently resides in Wildwood, one of the unincorporated communities in Electoral Area 'D'. I'm thankful for her friendship as she teaches me about residential school issues as well as other Indigenous issues as well.

Equally as well - I have many Indigenous friends who have prominent roles working in their own communities and I'm proud of the work they do as I silently cheer on their work from the sidelines

There are events being held today in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House to celebrate this day and I encourage you to participate in your local community.

Finally - Terry Teegee, Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations writes about this day in the Vancouver Sun & how this day is one for First Nations to celebrate their hard fought successes across the country, from coast to coast to coast — https://lnkd.in/gtXCT3fy