THUNDER BAY – National Aboriginal Day in Thunder Bay will feature the very best of our city’s First Nations heritage. The Thunder Mountain Singers are one of the long serving drum groups based in the city.
Today started with a sunrise ceremony at the Spirit Gardens at Prince Arthurs Landing.
At 11:ooEDT there will be a graduation celebration at the Marina as well.
National Aboriginal Day Thunder Bay
June 21st (Day Two)
5:30am
Sunrise Ceremony
7:30am
Light Breakfast for Sunrise Ceremony Attendees
11am
Grand Opening with Special Ceremony Honouring Youth, Youth Leaders (Main Stage)
11:30am
Powwow/Grand Entry
Master of Ceremonies: Jeff Neekan
Arena Director: Frank Bear
Host Drum: Little Bear, Co-Host Drum: Shadow Creek
5pm
Feast – Aboriginal Foods – Sponsored by Union Gas
(Aboriginal Leadership Thunder Bay to host Trivia Games during dinner)
8pm
Give Aways and Closing Ceremony