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LAKALZAP - The community centre in Lakalzap in the Nass Valley was the scene Feb. 22 for Hobiyee, the Nisga’a new year. As many as a thousand people attended the annual gathering which notes the crescent moon. Dance groups from various Nisga’a communities were in attendance with each demonstrating their skills. The occasion also marks the anticipation of the start of the oolichan run. The Nisga’a Museum located in Lakalzap was open for the day as well.
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