Treaty 11 celebrations kick off in LKFN

Treaty 11 celebrations in Fort Simpson. (Photo courtesy of Jonathon Antoine.)

Commemorations are underway in Łı́ı́dlı̨́ı̨́ Kų́ę́ First Nation to mark 100 years since the signing of Treaty 11. 

Treaty 11 celebrations in Fort Simpson. (Photo courtesy of Jonathon Antoine.)

A schedule of the events says the activities kicked off Monday morning with an opening ceremony.

The afternoon had an Elders discussion, the serving of traditional foods and sewing. 

The day finished with a moose hide tanning workshop. 

Activities will continue until July 11. 

West Point First Nation will be hosting Treaty 11 celebrations from Wednesday until Friday.

Treaty 11 celebrations in Fort Simpson. (Photo courtesy of Jonathon Antoine.)

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