Commemoration Ceremony: To Honour Our Mistreated Ancestors
September 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
In the 1990s, ancestral remains disturbed by past development in Williams Lake were returned from the Royal BC Museum. Guided by Elders, Williams Lake First Nation ensured a respectful reburial process. Over the years, sites impacted included the Boitano Mall, Comer Hill Pub, Sikh Temple, Western Avenue Trailer Park, and the Highway 20 connector.
A headstone will now be placed at the reburial site overlooking the T’exelc community to honour these ancestors.
Date & Time: Sept. 9th – Opening prayer begins at 10:30am
Location: Reburial site, accessed through Kristy Palmantier’s property
10:30am – Opening Prayer with Jean William
Drumming & Smudging with Danikka and William (Culture & Language Team)
10:45am – Remarks from Chief Willie Sellars, including the history of the six Indigenous remains
Transportation
Shuttles will be provided. Two SUVs will transport attendees from the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium at 10:30am, returning at 12:30pm.
Light snacks and refreshments will be available.