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Llenllenéy'ten (High Bar) First Nation Hosts National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Reg Conn Park

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June 24, 2025

 

Clinton, B.C. — On June 21, Llenllenéy'ten (High Bar) First Nation gathered at Reg Conn Park in Clinton, B.C., to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day — a day dedicated to recognizing and honouring the history, culture, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.

 

This year’s celebration embraced the theme: "Let's Celebrate the Past, Challenge the Present, and Change the Future — Together." It served as a powerful reflection of the community’s ongoing commitment to cultural pride, truth-telling, and a shared path forward.

 

The event opened with a prayer and powerful drumming by Shaya Hanemaayer, followed by welcoming remarks from Kúkpi7 Jamie Fletcher, who spoke to the significance of the day and the enduring strength of the Llenllenéy'ten people.

 

Throughout the afternoon, community members and guests of all ages came together to take part in a variety of cultural activities and traditional teachings. Stations included beading and arrowhead necklaces, dream catcher making, rattle crafting, and the creation of medicinal salves — each offering a hands-on opportunity to connect with ancestral knowledge and skills passed down through generations.

 

National Indigenous Peoples Day, first recognized in 1996, is held annually on the summer solstice — a day that holds cultural meaning for many Indigenous communities. It is a time not only for celebration but also for reflection, learning, and pride in Indigenous identities.

 

For Llenllenéy'ten, the day was a meaningful expression of cultural resilience, community connection, and shared joy — a reminder that honouring the past, facing the present, and shaping the future is a journey best taken together.

Photos from the event by Jennifer Bolster Photography capture the warmth, creativity, and community spirit that defined the day.



Media Contact:

Kúkpi7 Jamie Fletcher

Llenllenéy'ten (High Bar) First Nation

Tel. 250.459.2117


Children and an adult make bead necklaces at a table outdoors. Painted rocks and patterned jackets are visible. White tents in the background.
Two people speak on stage with microphones at National Indigenous Peoples Day. Background features a banner and wooden wall.
Hands carving stone at a table surrounded by antlers and tools. "National Indigenous People's Day 2025" text and logo visible.

Logo of Llenllenéy'ten High Bar First Nation with swirling pattern and sunset colors. Text details their history and commitment. Blue background.

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