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Jared Big Canoe, in blue, leads a drumming workshop during National Indigenous Peoples Day at River Mill Park on June 21. (Photo: Mandi Hargrave)

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at River Mill Park in photos

Once again, the Town of Huntsville came together with community partners to offer a special two-day celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day with activities at Muskoka Heritage Place on Friday and at River Mill Park on Saturday.

The two days were filled with music, storytelling, and learning about the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Below are some of the images from the activities at the park.

Jared Big Canoe, left, and Meaghan Cutting discuss learning how to play the drum at River Mill Park during a celebration honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. (Photos by Mandi Hargrave)


Lauren MacDermid, left, and Meaghan Cutting, right, take time to look at the display of hand-painted canoes in River Mill Park during National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.
Shatira Jackson mesmerizes the audience with her beautiful voice during her performance for National Indigenous Peoples Day at River Mill Park on June 21.
Joyce Jonathan Crone, left, President and Founder of the Hope Arises Project and Mayor Nancy Alcock, right, watch Shatira Jackson perform on June 21 in River Mill Park in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21.

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