Tuesday, June 24, 2014

National Aboriginal Day

June 21 has been celebrated in Canada as National Aboriginal Day since 1996. Here in Victoria celebrations spread over several days took place this year on the grounds of the Royal BC Museum and on Ship Point Pier adjacent to the Inner Harbour Causeway. Above is one of the singers from the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nation. On the left are a couple of elders from the Squamish Nation and some of their dancers performing a Wolf Dance on the right. The weather was great and many people turned out to get a taste of aboriginal life and culture.
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3 comments:

  1. StephanieJune 24, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    These are great, with their wonderful colorful costumes.

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  2. William KendallJune 24, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    The ceremonial attire's really eye catching!

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  3. JoJoJune 24, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Nice! I always liked going to pow wows. The dancing is my fave.

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