“I think back, when I was a young person going to school, there is no way we would have had the opportunity to come to an event like this to learn about culture and the First Peoples of this land,' Chief Michele Solomon said.
THUNDER BAY – National Indigenous People’s Day brought out hundreds to Marina Park on Friday to celebrate and honour Indigenous people.
“This event alternates to be held here at the marina and at Anemki Wajiw, our sacred mountain at Fort William First Nation,” she said.“I think back, when I was a young person going to school, there is no way we would have had the opportunity to come to an event like this to learn about culture and the First Peoples of this land.
“Young people from all walks of life will know, they will have the understanding and awareness of Indigenous people and what has happened throughout history,” she said.“It’s really great that we’re all coming together, getting to know each other, building relationships and just taking pause to reflect on the history, how we came here and where we’re at today,” she said.
Etreni said the amount of support at the event means that Thunder Bay is welcome to learn about other cultures.In 2011, Thunder Bay city council and Fort William First Nation’s council created a joint declaration of commitment.
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