On June 21, everyone came out for a great celebration on Newcastle Island!

Petroglyph Development Group would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the National Aboriginal Day celebration hosted on Newcastle Island on Wednesday, June 21st.  The “Join the Wellness Movement” was a great success with over 300 friends and visitors in attendance.

Physical activities included volleyball, badminton, canoe pulling, joisting, Zorb balls, yoga, starter exercises, and lacrosse.

PDG would like to thank the following people for setting up booths at Newcastle Island and participating:

• Inter-Tribal Health Authority
• NCI Ferry Service LP
• Snuneymuxw First Nation Health
• Kwumut Lelum Child and Family Services
• Changing Directions
• Recreation Excellence
• Shaku
• Vancouver Island Academy
• Foot Prints of the Wolf
• Snuneymuxw Dance Group

PDG would like to thank the following organizations for their generous donations:

• Country Grocer
• The Grand Hotel
• Shaku
• NCI Ferry Service
• SFN Education
• SFN Fisheries
• SFN Lands & Resources
• Rec Excellence
• PDG Directors & Staff
• SFN Admin
• Inter-Tribal Health Authority

PDG would like to thank the Artisans and Activity Organizers; Noel Brown, Dave Bodaly, Helen Bob, Thomas Jones, Crawford Seward, Mel Good Jr., Al Tommy, Lolly Good, War Path Canoe Club, Island Brave Canoe Club, Ryan Lee, Sr. Timbermen, Dave Seward, Deanna Seward, Inez Seward, Gerry Seward, Delilah Jones, Chris Leischner and Mariah Robinson.

PDG would also like to thank the local elected officials who attended; Chief John Wesley; Councilor, Erralyn Thomas; Councilor, Chris Good; Councilor, Paul Wyse-Seward; Councilor, Kate Good; Councilor, Regan Seward; Mayor Bill McKay; City Councilor, Bill Yoachim; City Councilor, Bill Bestwick and City Councilor, Gord Fuller.

Thank you to everyone for attending!