06/21/2026
As we reflect on our National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make this day so special and memorable.
A sincere thank you to Millbrook Park & Recreation for your support and partnership. Your contributions helped create an atmosphere where our community could come together to celebrate our culture, traditions, and pride.
A special thank you to Chief Robert Gloade for your continued support and presence throughout the celebration.
To Michael R Denny, thank you for being an outstanding Master of Ceremonies. Your energy, professionalism, and ability to keep the day flowing smoothly helped create a welcoming and engaging experience for everyone in attendance.
To Christian Barnaby, thank you for being a top-notch Arena Director. Your leadership, organization, and dedication behind the scenes ensured that every aspect of the event ran seamlessly. Your hard work was instrumental to the success of the day.
Thank you as well to Smokey Point, Stoney Bear, and the East Boyz Drum Group for sharing your talents, culture, and gifts with our community. Your performances brought strength, spirit, and celebration to this important day. Thank you to Millbrook Security for all your hard work and dedication this year.
To all of our volunteers, thank you for the countless hours you dedicated during the event. Your willingness to lend a hand wherever it was needed was truly appreciated and did not go unnoticed.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. Your presence, laughter, smiles, and community spirit are what made the day so special. Events like these are only possible because of the people who come together to support and celebrate them.
Finally, I would like to give a very special shout-out to my incredible staff. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment were evident in every detail of this event. From the early planning stages to the final cleanup, you gave your all to ensure this celebration was successful, welcoming, and memorable for our community. I am incredibly proud and grateful to work alongside such an amazing team.
Wela'lioq to everyone who helped make this year's National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration such a tremendous success. Together, we created a day filled with culture, connection, pride, and community.
When we come together as a community, we honour our ancestors, celebrate our culture, and strengthen the path for future generations. Wela'lin to each and every one of you for being part of this special day.
