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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Metis Week Proclamation

Thank you to Stewart Wilson for all photos

 A special ceremony was held at City Hall on Friday November 16th,  for the proclamation and flag raising to celebrate Metis Week from Friday November 16th to November 23rd, in addition to Louis Riel Day on November 16th.

A declaration was signed by  Bruce Dumont, BC Metis Nation Chief and President. Welcoming remarks were also given by Kathyn Tenesse on behalf of the Ktunaxa Nation, Mayor Wayne Stetski and ?aq'am Chief and Representative Bonnie Harvey.

The Metis Nation anthem was sung and School District No.5 Metis jiggers performed two dances.





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