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FORT MCPHERSON TORCH RELAY Fort McPherson, Northwest Territories April 28, 2006 |
Distance transported: 185 km
Torch carriers: Ruth Hanthorn, John Norman, Anna Hanthorn, Alyn Charlie, Sarah Hanthorn, Aryn Charlie, Joel Hanthorn, Liz Wright, Ashton McLeod, Jaksun Brice, P.J. Robert and Jennifer Greenland
Athletes carried the torch from the highway to the community arena where youth were given a chance to touch the torch. Mayor Rebecca Blake and Chief John Kay gave speeches recognizing community achievments. Victor Stewart was the Emcee and Mary Teya provided Gwitch'in translation. Donald Kuptana, from Municipal and Community Affairs also gave a speech. The event ended with a community feast and dance where the Gwitch'in Youth Dancers performed. Teacher Jaksun Brice awarded prizes from the community's Canada Games Day, which was held one day before. Special guests included David Krutko and Robert MacLeod.
Distance parcourue: 185 km
Porteurs: Ruth Hanthorn, John Norman, Anna Hanthorn, Alyn Charlie, Sarah Hanthorn, Aryn Charlie, Joel Hanthorn, Liz Wright, Ashton McLeod, Jaksun Brice, P.J. Robert and Jennifer Greenland
Athletes carried the torch from the highway to the community arena where youth were given a chance to touch the torch. Mayor Rebecca Blake and Chief John Kay gave speeches recognizing community achievments. Victor Stewart was the Emcee and Mary Teya provided Gwitch'in translation. Donald Kuptana, from Municipal and Community Affairs also gave a speech. The event ended with a community feast and dance where the Gwitch'in Youth Dancers performed. Teacher Jaksun Brice awarded prizes from the community's Canada Games Day, which was held one day before. Special guests included David Krutko and Robert MacLeod.
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