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Month-long celebration of Indigenous history, heritage and diversity

By on June 15, 2021 in BC News, YVR Community

The month of June is designated as National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with Monday, June 21 celebrated as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Virtual activities will be held across Canada on that day, celebrating the rich, cultural diversity of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal […]

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Nanguz the Fox named Mascot of 2015 Canada Winter Games

By on March 13, 2014 in BC News

Nanguz (pronounced Nan-guzz) the fox has been selected as the official 2015 Canada Winter Games’ mascot. Nanguz means fox in the Dakelh Carrier language and was created by elementary student Kaitlyn Muir from Prince George. Nanguz is a multi-sport athlete who lives in a den in northern BC. He is also a red fox with […]

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