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Photos: Museum celebrates 40 years

by Meaghan Richens June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

Karen Wright-Fraser, community liaison coordinator at the museum, organized the storytelling event and even told some stories of her own. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) celebrated 40 years with a birthday party in the sun on Saturday.

From left: Yellowknives Dene Drummers Wilfred Crapeau, Chief Edward Sangris, Daniel Liske, Randy Baillargeon, Gordie Liske and Don Matthews sing a song to open the celebrations as Fred Sangris (far right) feeds the fire. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

After opening with a feeding the fire ceremony, the afternoon celebration featured voyageur canoe rides on Frame Lake, storytelling, vendors and more.

Former Ndilo chief Fred Sangris speaks at the PWNHC 40th birthday party. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

Karen Wright-Fraser, community liaison coordinator at the museum, organized the storytelling event and even told some stories of her own. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

Visitors listen to storyteller Karen Gwich’uu Mitchell at the museum’s birthday party celebrations. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

Caroline Cochrane, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, spoke at the museum’s birthday party. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

Sarah Carr-Locke, director of the PWNHC, made opening remarks at the museum’s birthday party. Meaghan Richens/NNSL photo

Meaghan Richens

Meaghan Richens is from Ottawa, Ont., and grew up in Perth. She moved to Yellowknife in May 2018 after completing her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Carleton University. She writes about politics,... More by Meaghan Richens