The Cariboo Indigenous and First Nations host Indigenous Peoples Day events across the region tomorrow.
Lhtako Dene Nation in Quesnel will be hosting their celebrations at Lhtako Dene Park, just before the Johnston Bridge Loop road.
Opening prayers, by Chief Clifford LeBrun and Bryant Paul, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Followed by the traditional dancers, lessons on Bundles and Smudging, then the Grass Dancers and Métis Jiggers.
The Jingle Dress Dancing will begin at noon, followed by the cake cutting, and the closing prayer by Doreen Patrick is scheduled for 2 p.m.
In Williams Lake, the Indigenous Peoples Day events begin with a parade starting at 11 a.m. Starting at the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council.
Opening remarks and prayers will be held at Boitanio Park at the main stage.
There will be vendors, children’s booths, games and a ball hockey starting after the opening prayers and going throughout the afternoon.
The celebrations in Williams Lake will close at around 4 p.m.
Fresh bannock will be at both National Indigenous Peoples Days events.
