National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated in Sask.
CBC
Parks in downtown Regina and Saskatoon came alive on Wednesday for celebrations marking National Indigenous Peoples Day.
The events were among many held across the country to honour the culture and contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada.
Speakers in both communities also spoke of the ongoing work needed to advance reconciliation in the country.
In Regina, before the speeches kicked off, the Mother Teresa Middle School Buffalo Boys performed in a drum circle, inviting the crowd to sing along.
A Grand Entry was held in both cities, including First Nations and Métis representatives, as well as other dignitaries.
Speakers referred to the injustices Indigenous peoples have faced in Canada, including the residential school system and the ongoing investigations into children in unmarked graves across the country.
The photos below show some of the celebrations in both cities.
The events included demonstrations of powwow dancing and Métis jigging, as well as other Indigenous musicians and artists.
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