The Conference is going great. The reports are being reported, the membership is doing what membership should be doing, and I am doing what I do best....putting out the vibe and having a blast.
The evening reception was over at the Museum. Firstly, we had a great dinner; the main attraction was the demonstration of Northwest BC Culture. I must admit, I left tonight a better man for what I saw. If you ever have a chance to see this for yourself, do it. Go out of your way to see the most powerful displays of First Nation Culture on the planet.
Here I am with my old friend Chris Nelson, a gentle spirited young man who I met the last time I was in town. He's laying down a drum track while I get busy in an eagle dance.
Here are two other friends I ran into, Shayla and Victoria. They are in their traditional Tsimshian outfits. I couldn't resist getting in between these beautfiful ladies.
Nisga'a group in action. My friend Barb says "they are the best, you all have to come to Rupert to see them."
Here I am with the Nisga'a dancers with Gary Coons, MLA for Prince Rupert. The lady with the talking stick is Marlena, she is the first woman with the honour of leading dances. She was telling me how proud she is with this responsibility, after she led her troupe of 40 + dancers, some of which were 2 or 3 times her age. The confidence this young lady displays is what role-models are made of, I can see her being an inspiration to other woman in her nation.
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