Local Indigenous organizations partnering to bring three-day cultural celebration to PG

Local Indigenous organizations will be partnering to bring a three-day Indigenous cultural celebration to Prince George.

The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is partnering with 2 Rivers Remix Moveable Feats, the Northern Indigenous Arts Council, and the Omineca Artist Run Centre Society to put on ‘Dune Lhuhuwezdel, Indigenous Peoples’ Gathering’ from June 21st to 23rd.

“Lheidli T’enneh has always welcomed visitors to our territory, and it has always been a gathering place for thousands of years,” said LTFN Chief Dolleen Logan.

“As such, we are thrilled to be hosing Dune Lhuhuweẕdel, Indigenous Peoples’ Gathering, here on our territory with the kickoff being National Indigenous Peoples Day. We know how important it is to have access to Indigenous music, culture, and languages. National Indigenous Peoples Day provides a great opportunity each year to not only celebrate Indigenous history, culture, and traditions but to also help people better understand our history.”

This builds on the LTFN’s annual National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st.

Thanks to the new partnership, the community will see an extension of music into the evening of June 21st, as well as a full second day of outdoor performances at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park on the 22nd.

The third day of the celebration will be held at the Omineca Arts Centre as part of their Open Mic Series in conjunction with an Indigenous group art exhibition throughout the month of June.