Dr. David Suzuki to Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with Pic Mobert First Nation

Written by Pic Mobert First Nation on 10 May 2011

Dr. David Suzuki (in 2009), born March 24, 1936 in Vancouver, BC. Photo from Prolineserver.

PIC MOBERT, ON – Pic Mobert First Nation is proud to announce its Celebration events for National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2011 at the Pic Mobert pow wow site on Hwy. 17.

Dr. David Suzuki, award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, will present a keynote address examining how traditional ecological knowledge and values possessed by Aboriginal people, can enlighten natural resource practices; safe drinking water; green energy projects and the role of Aboriginal people in protected areas. In addition to Dr. David Suzuki’s presentation, the event will include live entertainment, food vendors and a fireworks show.

GATES OPEN 5PM
PRESENTATIONS BEGIN 6:30PM
PIC MOBERT POW WOW GROUNDS
HWY 17

Community Activities 4 – 6pm, Pow Wow Grounds
sponsored by Puskaskwa National Park

Senior Obstacle Course: ages 10 and up
Junior Obstacle Course: ages 10 and under
Face Painting
Craft Activity: decorate a reusable
canvas bag with Aboriginal-style painting
Family Scavenger Hunt

Tickets are $35/ person in advance, and are available from the following locations:

Pic Mobert Band Office – Jennifer Jacques 807-822-2134

White River Spadoni’s Home Hardware – Wilma Belisle 807-822-2525 Marathon Canadian Tire – Customer service
Wawa -Doris Jacques 705-856-0333

Thunder Bay – Marlene Sabourin 807-683-7833 or cell 807-708-3996

Sault Ste Marie – Norm Jaehrling 705-253-6884

A small number of tickets will also be available at the door. The event will take place rain or shine. As this will be a green event, participants planning to purchase food and drinks are asked to bring their own reusable plate, cup and utensils to avoid the need for disposable dishes. No plastic, cans, or paper allowed. We also request that you bring a lawn chair.

About Pic Mobert First Nation

Pic Mobert First Nation is a small, Ojibway community of 385 members presently based on reserve is located 53km east of Marathon Ontario and is situated on the beautiful White Lake. White Lake and its river system and the surrounding area, are the ancestral territories of the people of Pic Mobert. The traditional Ojibway name for Pic Mobert is, “NETAMISAGAMIK”, which means “first lake from the big lake.”