Lheidli T’enneh Nation proved itself to be the “host with the most” this week.
The 37th Annual BC Elders Gathering was a huge undertaking and local organizers did us proud in Prince George.
Master of Ceremonies Leo Hebert did a good job of introducing the numerous First Nations groups, shaking the hands of their representatives and welcoming them to Prince George. He also kept us entertained.
“Welcome to your lands,” he quipped Tuesday, adding, “I’ve always wanted to say that,” as the Lheidli T’enneh group entered the room during the All Nations Grand Entry. Besides their drums and flags, representatives from each of the First Nations groups also brought with them as requested by their hosts a rock from their community as a gift for a monument to be built to commemorate the 2015 Winter Games. What a wonderful idea.