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Regina celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day at Victoria Park

The sun was shining and the music was abundant at National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Regina's downtown Victoria Park on Thursday.

Jigging, powwow dance and Inuit games were just a few of the activities

Penny Smoke · CBC News ·
Two fancy dancers perform for the audience in Regina's Victoria Park. (Penny Smoke/CBC)

The sun was shining and the music was abundant at National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in Regina's downtown Victoria Park on Thursday. 

Events featured performers like Metis jiggers and powwow dancers, along with local rappers, storytellers and spoken word poets.

The day began with a pipe ceremony and was followed by a grand entry of powwow dancers. 

Several teepees were filled with arts and crafts and there was free cake, bannock and water for people to enjoy while they watched the entertainment. 

Nick Crighton, one of the organizers, said the celebration is not only intended for Indigenous Peoples, but rather is an opportunity for others to learn about the cultures.

"More than anything, what we encourage for National Indigenous Peoples Day is having all people come out and check out the cultural displays," said Crighton​.

"A lot of cool opportunities for the family to come out and enjoy."​

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Penny Smoke

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Penny Smoke was born and raised in Saskatchewan. She is of Cree and Saulteax decent from the Treaty 4 area. Penny has worked as a producer with The Afternoon Edition, The Storytelling Project and is currently working with CBC Indigenous. In 2019 Penny was the recipient of the Adrienne Clarkson Diversity Award, both regionally and nationally.

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