Local Leaders Making Plans For National Indigenous Peoples

We are a week away from National Indigenous Peoples day and local leaders are making plans.

The Chief Councillor of K’ómoks First Nation, the Chair of the Comox Valley Regional District and the Mayors of Comox, Courtenay and Cumberland, have issued a joint statement in advance of June 21st.

The local National Indigenous Peoples Day event, hosted by the K’ómoks First Nation in collaboration with local governments, cultural and community partners, will be celebrated from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.

The group says it looks forward to gathering to learn, share and strengthen their relationships as they celebrate and honour the strength, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples.

The statement reads that local governments in the Comox Valley have embraced the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and formally committed to reconciliation.

With the support and guidance of K’ómoks First Nation, the statement says they are on a journey together to build a culture of meaningful engagement between the organizations.

The leaders are encouraging all residents of the Comox Valley to the event, as they say learning from one another is one of the best ways to move forward together.

The event will include demonstrations, knowledge sharing, environmental walks at the Tsolum River, cultural presentations, child and youth activities, food and craft vendors, community tents, and live music.

Organizers say they are still looking for volunteers to help out. For more on the event, visit K’ómoks First Nation.