Next week, the 61st Opaskwayak Indigenous Days will be held in The Pas and OCN, celebrating Indigenous heritage. Events will take place each day from the 9th to the 16th, ranging from cultural activities, sporting events, entertainment, traditional celebrations, and community gatherings.

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Here, Vice Chair for Opaskwayak Indigenous Days, Jennifer Dionne, talks about some of the things to look forward to next week.

The theme this year is Year Of The Chiefs, honouring the leaders of the past and recognizing those carrying the responsibility today. Jennifer says a kids and youth triathlon and princess pageant will kick off the festivities on August 9th.