Several Parkland communities are set to host events on Friday in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Elbert Chartrand Friendship Center in Swan River will host a number of activities, including a Sunrise Ceremony, a pancake breakfast, and an evening stew and bannock meal.
Just down the highway in Roblin, events are set to take place from 6 to 9 pm Friday night at the Roblin Curling Rink.
A collaborative effort of the Roblin, San Clara/Boggy Creek, and Shell River Metis locals will see an open mic event, metis dancers, and indigenous artisans.
Parks Canada will host a day-long "Water is Life" Celebration and Ceremony in Wasagaming, which will include a sunrise ceremony at 5:30 am, storytelling, a fashion show, jigging, and a mini pow-wow, before wrapping up with entertainment in the evening.
Here in Dauphin, activities are planned for 1 to 5 at the 11th Avenue Hall, with the Northwest Metis Council hosting kids games, face painting, lunch, and a variety of musicians, dancers, and performers.
And the Dauphin Friendship Center is hosting a Full Moon ceremony, beginning at 9:45 Friday evening at their green space.
Women are encouraged to attend and wear skirts and bring sacred tobacco for a ceremony that brings healing to women of all walks of life.
