Commemoration Ceremony: To Honour Our Mistreated Ancestors, 9 September | Event in Williams Lake | AllEvents

Commemoration Ceremony: To Honour Our Mistreated Ancestors

Williams Lake First Nation

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Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 at 10:30 am

1.5 hours

801 Mission Rd, Cariboo, BC V2G, Canada

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Date & Location

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (PDT)

801 Mission Rd, Cariboo, BC V2G

801 Mission Rd, Cariboo, BC V2G, Canada, Williams Lake

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Commemoration Ceremony: To Honour Our Mistreated Ancestors
In the 1990s, ancestral remains disturbed by past development in Williams Lake were returned from the Royal BC Museum. Guided by Elders, Williams Lake First Nation ensured a respectful reburial process. Over the years, sites impacted included the Boitano Mall, Comer Hill Pub, Sikh Temple, Western Avenue Trailer Park, and the Highway 20 connector.

A headstone will now be placed at the reburial site overlooking the T’exelc community to honour these ancestors.


📅 Date & Time: Sept. 9th – Opening prayer begins at 10:30am
📍 Location: Reburial site, accessed through Kristy Palmantier’s property

10:30am – Opening Prayer with Jean William

Drumming & Smudging with Danikka and William (Culture & Language Team)

10:45am – Remarks from Chief Willie Sellars, including the history of the six Indigenous remains

Transportation
Shuttles will be provided. Two SUVs will transport attendees from the Elizabeth Grouse Gymnasium at 10:30am, returning at 12:30pm.

Light snacks and refreshments will be available.


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Commemoration Ceremony: To Honour Our Mistreated Ancestors, 9 September | Event in Williams Lake | AllEvents
Commemoration Ceremony: To Honour Our Mistreated Ancestors
Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 at 10:30 am