Larry Beardy
Aboriginal Special Assignment Teacher
“It’s a time to appreciate the language, richness, and beauty of our culture, and a day of learning and coming together.”
Lindsay Baum
Student at Lakehead University
“It’s celebrating my friends and family. I’ve grown up in Sioux Lookout, and even though I’m not Aboriginal it’s still a part of my culture.”
Ralph Johnson
Traditional Teacher
“For hundreds of years, certain parts of our culture were outlawed in Canada, so it’s good that these things can come out and be recognized by the public.”
Sarah Campbell
MPP for Kenora-Rainy River
“Aboriginal Day, to me, is a day to celebrate and pay tribute to all of the contributions of Aboriginal people locally and abroad.”
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