The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society is hosting an event in downtown 91´ó»ÆѼ to celebrate National Aboriginal Day today.
To accommodate the event, Leon Avenue from Pandosy Street to Ellis Street will be closed until 8:30 p.m.
Intersections along Leon Avenue will not be affected.
Each year on June 21, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship society celebrates National Aboriginal Day, a celebration of First Nations culture and heritage, and the valuable contributions it has made to Canadian society.
Activities include: business lunch (by donation), mini pow-wow, music, storytelling, tipi, childrens’ activities, traditional feast, and much more.
Activities are located along Leon Ave.
There will be a minor re-routing of transit route #97 Okanagan off of Leon Avenue for the duration of event’s road closure. Watch for alerts and find more information at .
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