SASKATCHEWAN CELEBRATES NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY

Saskatchewan will resonate on Saturday with the drumbeat of pow wows and people enjoying the celebrations held to recognize National Aboriginal Day.

"Celebrating National Aboriginal Day reminds us that Canada is a vibrant and diverse community," Aboriginal Affairs Minister Eldon Lautermilch said. "Events throughout our province provide the opportunity for everyone to learn more about Aboriginal people in their neighbourhood."

National Aboriginal Day has been celebrated since 1996 on summer solstice, June 21st. All Canadians have the opportunity to come together on the first day of summer and the longest day of the year to celebrate the important contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people to the fabric of Canada's cultural mosaic.

Grand Entry ceremonies, Métis fiddlers and dancers, a screening of the award-winning Inuit film The Fast Runner, and demonstrations of traditional crafts and foods are among the many activities in communities across the province. As well, Saskatchewan Indian Federated College will officially open the college's new facility in Regina.

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For More Information, Contact:

Anna Arneson Government Relations and Aboriginal Affairs Regina Phone: (306)787-8008