Mayor Declares National Indigenous People's Day In Moose Jaw

With today being National Indigenous People’s Day Mayor Clive Tolley has signed a proclamation on behalf of the City of Moose Jaw declaring the day in the city.

National Indigenous People’s Day takes place on the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - and also officially the first day of summer.

The day is set aside for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures of Canada’s first peoples - First Nations, Inuit and Metis people.

National Indigenous People’s Day Proclamation - (from left to right) Jim Dixon, Manager of Economic Development, Chief Lee-Anne Kehler from Kawacatoose First Nation, Mayor Clive Tolley, Clayton Getz from Wakamow Aboriginal Community Association and City Manager Jim Puffalt after the proclamation signing at Tatawaw Park (formerly known as the Wild Animal Park) - City of Moose Jaw photo

A copy of the declaration made by Mayor Tolley is pictured below.

For more information about National Indigenous People’s Day click the link.