CNC Quesnel celebrates Aboriginal History Week

    • Quesnel
  • March 9, 2018
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QUESNEL – The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is celebrating Aboriginal communities, students and employees at its Quesnel campus throughout Aboriginal History Week, March 12 to 16.

Aboriginal History Week is an important opportunity to reflect and celebrate the thousands of years of history of First Nations in British Columbia. When looking at the past, it is also crucial to analyze the present as well as look towards the future, said CNC Director of Aboriginal Education Marlene Erickson.

“We must celebrate our past as well as our future because the two are intertwined,” she said. “Aboriginal communities are thriving today and that is certainly something to celebrate.”

CNC Quesnel kicks off Aboriginal History Week with a smudging ceremony at 10:00 am on March 12 outside its atrium. The week continues on with daily events including a Carrier history and culture presentation, a Bannock making demo and Pow Wow dance demonstration.

“Aboriginal culture is an important aspect of our campus,” said CNC Quesnel Regional Principal Morgan Ross. “We are excited to welcome the community to celebrate the Aboriginal history and culture in this region.”

Aboriginal History Week at CNC’s Quesnel campus:

March 12 – 10:00 am – Smudging – outside atrium

10:30 am – Leather/Beading medicine bags and mini-moccasins – Room T108

Noon – Carrier history and culture presentation – Room S205

March 13 – 10:00 am – Bannock making demo – kitchen area

10:30 am – Leather/Beading medicine bags and mini-moccasins – Room T108

Noon – Traditional plant use presentation – Room S205

March 14 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm – First Nation Vendors Crafts for Sale – Atrium

11:30 am – Food vendor bannock tacos and chili – Cafeteria area

Noon – Pow Wow Dance Demonstration – Atrium

March 15 – 10:00 am – Smudging – Outside atrium

10:30 am – Leather/Beading medicine bags and mini-moccasins – Room T108

Noon – Community lunch with First Nations guests

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For more information:

Dustin Ruth

Media Relations, Communications

College of New Caledonia

ruthd1@cnc.bc.ca | 778-349-0597

 

Nancy Lilienweiss

Marketing and Student Recruitment Officer

College of New Caledonia, Quesnel
lilienweissn@cnc.bc.ca | (250) 991-7500 ext. 7659

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