Daylu Dena Council
June 10, 2021
*UPDATE: Event has been postponed*
The Daylu Dena Council will be demolishing the Lower Post Residential School and holding a groundbreaking for the new multi-purpose centre on June 21, 2021.
A time to heal together.
This event is for those impacted by the former Residential School, their families, and their support systems.
Day’s Events
11:30 am
Gathering Begins
11:30 am
Welcoming Prayer and Lighting of Healing Fire
Ceremonies:
The Past, The Present, The Future
Closing:
Drumming and Dancing
5:00 pm
Transport to parking area
Key Information
- Limited Parking and Accommodations
*Please book own travel & accommodations - Shuttles from Watson Lake will be available
- Modest meal and snacks provided
*Please bring personal snacks - We ask anyone who is not feeling well to please stay home
See Former Lower Post residential school to be demolished video here: https://youtu.be/26Agw0hMgr4
A video of the event will be released shortly afterwards. This event will not be live-streamed.
Contact Information
Event Coordinator:
Valarie Shepherd
lilbattery14@hotmail.com
Planning:
Katie Robertson
krobertson@dayludena.ca
Media Relations:
Gillian Staveley
gnstaveley.dki@gmail.com
See also:
Daylu Dena Council – Kaska Dena Council
Gathering Around the Fire – Kaska Dena Council
Former Canada, B.C., Daylu Dena Council Partner to Build New Cultural Centre, Demolish Former Residential School. News Release – Kaska Dena Council
Former Residential School in Lower Post Slated for Demolition: Premier. Vancouver Sun – Kaska Dena Council
Old Residential School – Interview with DDC’s Harlan Schilling. CBC Radio | As It Happens – Kaska Dena Council
