(L-r) Cindy Wilgosh, one of the main organizers of the National Aboriginal Day event held June 21 at Dutch Lake Community Centre in Clearwater, checks out a replica horse-drawn wagon with Sandra and Anna Tilley. Holding the event on a grassy field made it more enjoyable than previous years, Wilgosh said.
Left: Bowen Clare giggles as Heather Adamson tickles him as she paints his face to look like a pirate. The National Aboriginal Day event included activities for all ages.
Left: Bob Mumford (l) talks with Jim Lewis about Lewis' book, “Gold-panning in British Columbia.” This area contains a lot of mining history but people need to use extreme caution around disused tunnels or adits, Lewis says.
Below An overall photo shows nearly 30 pavilions, tents and tipis set up in the field at Dutch Lake Community Centre on Sunday, June 21 to celebrate National Aboriginal Day.