National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to recognize and celebrate Indigenous culture.
Chief Barry McKay of the Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve says when we understand each other’s cultures; it strengthens our relationship.
Chief McKay shares what National Indigenous Peoples Day means to him.
“I’m very proud of it because it’s a day of recognition of who we are and the people of Canada recognizes our celebration date of June 21st, for us that’s a very successful milestone that’s come forth and been put on the map. It’s the day of recognition right across Canada.”
Chief McKay has a message for the Parkland.
“I just welcome everyone in the Parkland area, if there’s events going on throughout the day for First Nations near them, I encourage them to participate. When they participate, that strengthens our relationship because we all need each other in this walk of life and it doesn’t matter what colour your skin is, we’re all given that gift of life, so we can enjoy it together instead of competing with each other.”
In the Parkland there are some events you can check out. Today there will be celebrations in Dauphin at the WAC from 10 to 3 and in Winnipegosis from 5 to 8 this evening.
