Events are taking place in Riding Mountain National Park today to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day.
Cal Martin, who is the park's Visitor Experience Manager, spoke with us this morning to share what’s going on.
“We have Daina Warren who is the curator for the Urban Shaman Aboriginal Art Gallery in Winnipeg. She is here as our artist in residence and she is doing a talk and presentation at 7 p.m. at the Wasagaming Art Centre.”
Martin encourages everyone to drive down to Wasagaming this afternoon.
“Here at Riding Mountain National Park, we are located in Treaty Two territory. But we work with First Nations in Treaty Two, Treaty Four, and Treaty One. Coming and taking part in the activities that we have here at the park, and interactions that people can have with Anishinaabe People of the area, gives greater insight and appreciation just our relationship with indigenous people and it’s a great thing to celebrate.”
A teepee raising took place at 1 and there are smaller demonstrations going on until 4 this afternoon.
