by Carl BR Johnson
June 24, 2013
Photo by Carl BR Johnson — Acting Mayor Charlie Parslow echoed the Governor General’s proclamation that June 21 be named National Aboriginal Day for Dawson Creek as well as for the nation.
First Nations culture and community was celebrated in the Mile Zero City for National Aboriginal Day.
Acting Mayor Charlie Parslow attended the proclamation of National Aboriginal Day at the Aboriginal Family Resources Society in Dawson Creek on Friday.
Parslow echoed the Governor General’s proclamation of National Aboriginal Day for Dawson Creek.
“Whereas the governor general of Canada has declared June 21 of each year as National Aboriginal Day, now therefore I do proclaim June 21 as National Aboriginal Day in Dawson Creek,” said Parslow during his presentation.
And with the marking of the summer solstice on that day, Parslow reiterated the importance of making that particular day for the First Nations people.
“Many aboriginal peoples celebrate the summer solstice, which has an important symbolism in their cultures,” he said.
After his presentation, Parslow spoke with the Dawson Creek Daily News and pointed out that the native culture is an important part of Dawson Creek.
“I think it’s important to honour culture, and this is one of those days set aside to highlight that,” he said.
“They’re (the native people) an important part of this community.”
Many locals celebrated the occasion, with organizers planning for raffle prizes to be given away, and banik with other assorted foods to be served.
Children were seen playing and the somber occasion attracted many who wanted to honour the special day.
Margaret Belcourt, one of the organizers of the event, said her involvement in the yearly event exists for the purpose of simply raising awareness of the native culture.
“We are coming together for our people, and to raise awareness of our culture and just bringing everyone together,” said Belcourt.
Belcourt said she believes the event is important to showcase every year because of Dawson’s ability to continually add to its population.
“We’ve got so many new people coming here from all over and I think it’s important to always tell everyone about our culture,” she said.
Melvin Larockue, a member of the Cree Nation in the area of Moberly Lake, attended the event, said it made him feel good to see the mayor of Dawson Creek also attending.
Larockue was pleased to see the amount of support from the community.
“You bet! It’s good to see other natives out here too,” he said. “It’s good to see not only natives here, but all of Dawson.”
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