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Reaching for the star World Fisheries Trust volunteer Chida Henry, left, holds a starfish for 17-month-old Lucas Lau and his mom, Amy, at the Maritime Museum of B.C. on Monday during the World Oceans Day celebration. Featured at the event was a touch tank, speakers, and information about various local organizations including the Cetus Society, Eagle Wing Tours, Georgia Strait Alliance, Ogden Point Dive Centre and Seaquaria.
Multi-nation aboriginal groups perform First People’s Festival Sunday Members of the Esquimalt and Songhees nations, among others, will perform in Victoria’s Centennial Square on Sunday (June 17) as part of the annual First People’s Festival. The free festival is part of the celebration of National Aboriginal Day, which is officially marked on June 21. In store for Victoria visitors are performances by more than 100 drummers and dancers.
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Two featured groups are the Unity Drummers and Singers, led by Songhees cultural leader Butch Dick, and the University of Victoria powwow drummers. Both are comprised of members of First Nations from across Canada who are currently living in Greater Victoria. “It’s all about gathering and celebrating,� said event organizer Ron Rice, a Cowichan Tribes member living in the city. “I can see my culture in the different dances, songs and art, and that brings me great pride.� Special guests include the
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