
National Indigenous Peoples Day successful despite quick venue swap
While the weather brought rain and wind, spirits were still high at the Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Services building for National Indigenous Peoples Day.
While people, Indigenous or not, were able to stop in and enjoy some musical entertainment and free food throughout the day and learn more about Indigenous culture, the celebrations had a major focus on helping those affected by the wildfires that have been ravaging northern Saskatchewan for most of the spring. Donations were collected throughout the day to support those evacuees returning home, and the PAGC’s Event Coordinator Sheryl Kimbley is proud to see what they were able to bring together.
“We know that the devastation is still there. Smoke damage with curtains, towels, beds and clothing, and all their cupboards empty and what have you. Of course, Denare Beach is decimated. So we’re looking to continue to help and I thank the Prince Albert Grand Council Women’s Commission for taking the initiative to make this event happen, even though we’ve got weather conditions, we knew that there was still a lot of help needed out north.”
Items that were collected during the celebration are going towards La Ronge tomorrow and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation on Monday.