Location

Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park

Address:

17th Ave, Prince George, BC
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Event Category:

• Arts, Culture, Concerts, and Festivals
• Special Events

Event Details:

Celebrating Our Journey Forward
Wheni nus whutdezulh whuts’odelhti

The Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Pavilion is an expression of a partnership between the City of Prince George and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. To celebrate its opening, four days of activities and events are planned, starting on National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) and continuing through to Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24).

Everyone is welcome to enjoy music, public art, theatre, and storytelling in the spectacular environment of Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park, near the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers. Events will be appropriate for children and families, aimed at fostering intercultural understanding and greater community pride. 

Free Activities and Events: Honouring Our Cultural Diversities  
*artists and performance times are subject to change

Thursday, June 21

10:00am Pavilion Opening Ceremony
Location: Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Pavilion

11:00am Lheidli T'enneh First Nation Partnership Agreements
Location: Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Bandshell
Following the opening ceremony, the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation will be signing agreements with organisations starting at 11:00am. 

12:00pm noon - 5:00pm National Indigenous Peoples Day
Location: Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Bandshell

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrates and honours the history, traditions, and diverse cultures of indigenous peoples. This annual community celebration is organized by representatives of the Lheidli T’enneh and local Indigenous community organizations.

Family-friendly activities include:

• Live entertainment
• Music and dancing
• Drumming
• Cultural activities
• Activities for children
• Food vendors
• Artisans
• Community organisation booths

Friday, June 22  and Saturday, June 23

Theatre for All Ages
"Blue Beads and Blueberries" is a Canadian play that tells the story of a princess who must use her wits, daring, and creativity to overcome challenges with ensuing hilarious and tender moments. The 45-minute play explores themes related to Indigenous knowledge and social responsibility.

Friday, June 22: 10:00am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm
Saturday, June 23: 11:00am, 1:00pm and 5:00pm
Length: 45 minutes
Location: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park Pavilion

Interactive Storytelling & Drumming

Drumming 
Watch drumming performances and receive instruction on drumming techniques. 

• Performances and instruction by Lheidli T'enneh Men's Drum Group
  Friday, June 22: 11:00am, 1:00pm and 5:30pm
• Performances and instruction by Khast'an Drummers
  Saturday, June 23: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm and 4:30pm
  
  Length: 20-30 minutes
  Location: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park Pavilion

Storytelling
Explore regional and indigenous cultures, perspectives, and history through 15 to 30 minute stories with artists:

• Clayton Gauthier: June 22 at 11:30am and 1:30pm
• Lynette La Fontaine: June 22 at 5:00pm and June 23 at 12:30pm
• Francis Prince: June 23 at 2:30pm and 4:00pm

Location: Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park Pavilion

Sunday, June 24/Dimanche 24 juin
Location: Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Pavilion

2:00pm-6:00pm/14h00 à 18h00: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day/ Fête de la Saint Jean Baptiste

Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George and the Metis Community Association invite everyone to celebrate the francophone and Metis cultures, languages, and history.  There will be activities for all ages including interactive and energetic performances by Franco-Canadian folk band, Folklofolie.

Le Cercle des Canadiens Français de Prince George et l’association communautaire métisse vous invite à venir célébrer les cultures, les langues et l’histoire francophone et métisse. Il y aura des activités pour tous les âges incluant des performances interactives et énergiques par groupe Folklore franco—canadien, Folklofolie.

Activities include:

• Music and Dancing/Musique et danse
  • 2:30pm and 4:00pm/ 14h30 et 16h00: Folklofolie, musical group from Quebec/groupe musical de Québec
• Cultural activities/Activités culturelles
• Kids activities/Activités pour enfants
  • Bouncy Castle/Jeu gonflable
  • Face painting/Maquillage sur visage
  • Games and crafts/Jeux et bricolage
• Food booths/Kiosques de nourriture
• Cake and prizes/Gâteau et prix

View more information on the Pavilion and supporting partners at www.pavilion2018.ca