Dozens of residents gathered in the Leduc Recreation Centre to stand in solidarity with Treaty 6 Day.
August 23rd marks an important occasion for the Edmonton area as it is Treaty 6 Recognition Day. Edmonton became part of Treaty 6 Territory on Aug. 23, 1876, but many of the First Nations in the area adhered to Treaty 6 at Fort Edmonton on Aug. 21, 1877.
To show support and bring awareness to the day, the City of Leduc hosted a free wampum belt braiding workshop. Taylor Berry-Boparai is the Heritage Coordinator for the city of Leduc and spoke on the importance of this day and what the City planned for it.
Berry-Boparai mentioned the diverse group of people, some being Indigenous and some being non-Indigenous taking part in the program.
For more details on all the upcoming cultural events in Leduc County, you can visit their website.
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