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Fish, bannock, traditional dance served up at National Indigenous PeoplesSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ Day fish fry

There were no bigger fish to fry in Yellowknife on National Indigenous PeoplesSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ Day than the ones being served at Somba KSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™e Park.
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Guests are treated to some traditional Métis dancing while they eat. Ian Down/NNSL photo

There were no bigger fish to fry in Yellowknife on National Indigenous PeoplesSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™ Day than the ones being served at Somba KSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™e Park.

Hundreds of Yellowknifers turned out for TuesdaySA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s event to feast on some Great Slave whitefish and bannock, among other dishes, and take in a stage show, which featured traditional Métis dancing.

The North Slave Métis Alliance was able to host the event for the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, and attendees were lined up around the block for a plate, some socializing and entertainment.

Hundreds turned out for the event on Tuesday, which was held under mostly sunny skies and warm weather. Ian Down/NNSL photo
Hundreds turned out for the event on Tuesday, which was held under mostly sunny skies and warm weather. Ian Down/NNSL photo

Residents were lined up around the block for a plate on Tuesday afternoon. Ian Down/NNSL photo
Residents were lined up around the block for a plate on Tuesday afternoon. Ian Down/NNSL photo

This yearÂ’s meal included Great Slave whitefish, corn, beans and bannock. Ian Down/NNSL photo
This yearSA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½™s meal included Great Slave whitefish, corn, beans and bannock. Ian Down/NNSL photo




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