Liverpool celebrates national aboriginal day

Wigwams, drummers, demonstrations and other activities will fill the Liverpool waterfront on June 21 as national aboriginal day celebrations take place.

“It’s basically a celebration of the Mi’kmaw culture and history and to celebrate the beginning of the summer season,” said Acadia First Nation councillor, Charmaine Stevens.

The celebrations take place right across Canada.

Celebrations in Liverpool will include drummers, dancing, demonstrations on deer hide preparation, arrowheads, display of wigwam, birchbark canoe and more.

“There’s going to be a collection of display of artifacts that belong to the late, Max Francis,” she said.

A display about the future interpretive centre will be available as well.

Children’s activities will include, making a medicine pouch, loon necklace, rock painting and story telling with elder Rose Morris.

“The event is sponsored by Acadia First Nation,” added Stevens.

Opening ceremonies will take place 11 a.m. with cake cutting at 1 p.m.

A meal will be provided free of charge at the Liverpool Fire Hall from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

There is no charge to attend the celebrations.

Stevens noted three Acadia First Nation members have completed their certification as a museum interpreter, Judy Boutilier, Melissa Labrador-Posey and Cathy Leblanc.