Mi’kmaq Grand Council Flag To Be Permanently Displayed At Riverview Town Hall
RIVERVIEW (N.B.) – To commemorate this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Town of Riverview will permanently display the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag inside Council Chambers and outside of Town Hall. A public flag raising ceremony will take place outside of Riverview Town Hall, 30 Honour House Court on June 21 at 10 a.m.
- All are welcome to attend this historic community gathering.
- All attendees are encouraged to wear orange to the ceremony.
- All attendees, including journalists, are asked not to take photos or video recordings of the spiritual components of the ceremony without receiving explicit consent from the Elders and Knowledge Keepers leading the ceremony.
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“This marks an important milestone for the Town of Riverview, as we continue our journey of recognizing our Indigenous heritage. Having the Mi’kmaq Grand Council flag permanently displayed outside of Town Hall and inside of Council Chambers will be a constant reminder that we share a special and permanent bond with all Mi’kmaq People.”
- Mayor Andrew J. LeBlanc
Media contacts – please RSVP to communications@townofriverview.ca.
Please join us:
Riverview Town Hall
30 Honour House Court
Tuesday, June 21
10:00 a.m.
-30-
Media Contact
Ashly Barron
Communications Manager