By Veronica Beltran

Indigenous Peoples Day

Pepper Tree Hair and Studio closes storefront in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Jun 21, 2019 | 3:36 PM

PRINCE GEORGE–Pepper Tree Hair and Studio Owner, Shannon Wright closed her store front for the day on Friday, June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Events were held throughout the country in celebration of Indigenous culture. Wright is no stranger to the event, as a matter of fact she has been an avid participant, but this year she wanted to try something different.

“This year we wanted to come out with our business as well. So we shut the salon down to come here and celebrate with our team so they can come see what the awesome celebration is all about.”– Shannon Wright, Owner of Pepper Tree Hair and Studio

None of Wrights appointments were cancelled for the day, as she always books the day off and her staff were happy to take the day off to learn, and participate in Indigenous dances, songs, food, and activities.

“Shutting down there store, probably having to cancel some appointments…the commitment we have gotten from the community has just been incredible.”– Kim Gouchie, Lheidli Arts and Culture Coordinator

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While some store owners might see closing a storefront down for the day as a financial loss, Wright doesn’t. Saying, ” we don’t think of it as a profit loss, we think of it as a community environment gain.”

Wright attends events such as these regularly, bringing her daughter Nyanna along with her to teach her about their heritage. Nyanna says her favourite part about going to these events is “spending time with her (mom.)”

The event wrapped up at 4 pm, however festivities will continue at, Heatwave Celebrate Cultures at the Civic Centre over the weekend.