Hopedale Department of Health and Social Development in partnership with Language Culture and Tourism started their National Indigenous People’s Day Events on Monday, June 19.
On Monday they had homemade cardboard box cabins, and traditional dress up for ages 12 and under, 13-49, and 50+.
On Tuesday they had a booth set up of sewing patterns, washable traditional face painting, painting/crafts, Inuktitut bingo, a kid’s corner, and home remedies.
Wednesday, they held their community bbq.
Today, Thursday June 22, there will be a homemade traditional coat showcase. They must be made of garbage bags, and tape.
And tomorrow, there is a community feast to end the event. They will also announce the contest winners for the best tasting smoked fish, best tasting sanamajut, and best traditional drawing for ages 12+. It must be one submission per person, and all submissions can be passed in tomorrow, June 23, no later than 4pm.