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National Indigenous Peoples Day about celebration, community
- On June 21, 2025, several Indigenous communities across Canada, including Nak'azdli Whut'en, Hope, and Rankin Inlet, held large celebrations honoring Indigenous heritage and culture.
- These events occurred to honor Indigenous history and culture, responding to a continued need for awareness and community pride expressed by leaders like Chawathil Coun. Rhoda Peters and Glenn Woodford.
- Celebrations featured parades, storytelling, traditional drumming, canoe races, beadwork demonstrations, war cry and pie-eating contests, and community barbecues uniting participants despite scattered rain.
- Woodford mentioned that the Co-op provides 400 hot dogs and juice for community members attending the celebration and expressed appreciation for the strong annual support. Meanwhile, Peters emphasized the importance of the event, affirming its role in honoring Indigenous heritage.
- These celebrations foster cultural understanding and community connection, highlighting the importance of Indigenous identity and increasing recognition in diverse Canadian communities.
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