Courtesy of P.G National Indigenous Peoples Day (via facebook)

By Veronica Beltran

COVID Cancellations

National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Cancelled

May 22, 2020 | 12:05 PM

PRINCE GEORGE—This year’s Prince George National Indigenous People’s Day celebration has been cancelled, as large gatherings are not being permitted by the province due to COVID-19.

The decision to cancel was made by Lheidli T’enneh Chief, Dayi Clay Pountney and Council. The annual event, brings together Indigenous people from many nations and communities across Central B.C.; the event would have taken place at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park on June 21.

“Despite B.C. entering Phase 2 of the B.C. Restart Plan, large gatherings of people are still not supported by public health officials. BC has done very well in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and it makes sense to continue with that strategy while we all enjoy restaurants and other services re-opening with safe-distance and other safety guidelines.”—Dayi Clay Pountney

In a release by the Lheidli T’enneh, Pountney goes on to say that he wishes people find a way to celebrate their Indigenous history, heritage and culture in new ways, and in smaller groups.

There are plans to see the return of the event for June of 2021.

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