A huge thank you to everyone who made the 30th Anniversary Gathering for the Trailblazers and Pathfinders a success. To our speakers, Commissioner Adeline Webber, MP Brendan Hanley, Doris Bill, Danielle Sheldon and Janet McDonald, Dr. Sharon Lazeo, and Ron Veale.
The video and written congratulatory messages were welcomed. Thank you, Joshua Robinson, Joanne Lewis, Charlene Belleau, Kim Diamond, Andy Neiman and Michelle McLain.
Also thank you for donations of time and money from IPR Consulting, Lesley Carberry, Stace Bernard and Heather Dundas, Nell Venir, Danielle Sheldon, Debra Kapaniuk and Curtis Cox, Ingrid Isaac, and Trailblazer Tom Esquiro.
The evening opened with Trailblazer Jack Caesar drumming his prayer as he had done so many times over the years. It ended with the men being gifted a quilted wall hanging honouring the 30th Anniversary that will be gifted to the Elder’s Room at the Yukon University. A plaque with the Trailblazers’ names will accompany the hanging.
The event was videoed by Skyler Isaac and we are grateful for his expertise. Holly and Chase of the Yukon Inn took great care of everyone and ensured a fun evening
Thank you to our funders, The National Centre for Reconciliation Commemorative Fund which made the event possible.
M'ahsi' cho, Gunalchish,Sógá sénlá to everyone from the Trailblazers and Pathfinders and the organizing team.
Jackie MacLaren
Whitehorse
