National Aboriginal Day Thunder Bay celebrations will take place on Tuesday, June 21st 2011 at Fort William Historical Park. Events will begin at 6:00am and Closing Ceremonies start at 9:00pm. This year our theme is to honour 2011 Year of the Youth. Come out to enjoy some food, music, dancing, drumming, booths and more! Admission is free and everyone is welcome! Thunder Bay Transit’s schedule for bus service on this day is available on our website
Highlights will include: National Anthem sung in Ojibwe, Fashion and Talent Shows.
Activities will include:
6:00AM Sunrise Ceremony with Josephine Mandamin
7:30AM Refreshments / Coffee for Sunrise Ceremony Participants
10:00AM Exhibitors and Craft Vendors
10:00AM Victory Song – Host Drum: Animkii Gwiizes
10:00AM Visit Historic Site with Cultural Activities and Teachings (ending at 5:00PM)
12:00PM Open Art Show & National Aboriginal Day Quilt
12:00PM Grand Entry & Colour Party
12:30PM Opening Ceremonies
1:30PM Bannock Making Contest
4:30PM Feast
5:00PM Live Entertainment & Youth Performers
5:30PM Pow Wow Continues
9:00PM Closing Ceremonies
All activities will take place at the Amphitheatre, unless otherwise noted. More information can be found on our website www.NationalAboriginalDayThunderBay.ca
