National Indigenous People’s Day is being celebrated in Nunatsiavut today.
In Rigolet they are having a Walk and Picnic starting at 6pm.
There are prizes to be won for Adults a Propane BBQ Grill and for Children a Swimming Pool.
Hopedale started their events at 1:00 with a parade that began at the Nanuk Center.
This will be Followed by fun games throughout the day and evening and A traditional meal will be provided for supper.
A Traditional Dress Contest will be divided into 2 age groups: 18 under and 19+.
In Postville they’ll celebrate their NIPD on Sunday, June 24th with Family Fire pt at the playground at 7pm.
On Monday, June 25th they will continue the celebrations with Family traditional food potluck at the community centre at 4:30pm and to end off the events there will be a jerry cans concert at the school gym at 7pm.
In Makkovik they have events going on throughout the whole Day.
Jermaine Manning is the Economic Development officer for Makkovik.
To hear Jermaine discuss more about what is planned for NIPD in Makkovik, click HERE.