Bonnyville celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

Robynne Henry Jun 23, 2020 2:00 PM
Jayda Gadwa performed the women’s fancy dance during the Bonnyville Friendship Centre’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, June 22. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
Brooklyn Smith, the Tiny Tot Princess for Kehewin Cree Nation, during the women’s fancy dance. Photo by Robynne Henry.▲
Jodi Gadwa-Cardinal wowed the audience with a jingle dance. Photo by Robynne Henry.▲
Performing the women’s traditional dance is Jazelyn Tootoosis. Photo by Robynne Henry.▲
Kurtlin Favel shows the crowd the men's fancy war dance. Photo by Robynne Henry.▲
Gene Cardinal during the men’s grass dance routine. Photo by Robynne Henry.▲
Spectators were treated to a variety of indigenous dances, including the chicken dance by Jackson Tahuka. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
Grey Eagle Cardinal performs the men’s traditional dance. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
BONNYVILLE - Residents came together to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day with a celebration hosted by the Bonnyville Friendship Centre on Monday, June 22.

Along with a barbecue, indigenous dancers permformed a variety of traditional dances for the audience.

Robynne Henry, Bonnyville Nouvelle

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