Kúkwpi7 George Lampreau of Simpcw (wearing the bearskin) led the flag bearers to the front of the crowd to kickoff Wednesday's festivities. | S.Hayes photos
Host Simpcw representatives perform the welcome song and dance during the June 21 National Indigenous Day Celebration at Robson Park.
Secwépemc storyteller Kenthen Thomas tells a very lively “tale” about how bear and coyote created night and day to an audience filled with school children.