National Indigenous Peoples Day

Inset Photo: Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly LaRocca and Durham MPP Todd McCarthy tie handmade flowers to the gazebo in Port Perry’s Palmer Park on Wednesday, June 21st to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. DAN CEARNS The Standard.

Chief Kelly LaRocca addresses a large group of students and adults who attended the National Indigenous Day ceremony hosted by the Township of Scugog, in Palmer Park, on Wednesday, June 21st. In attendance, on the stage, was Region of Durham Chair John Henry (far left in the red shirt), MP Erin O’Toole, Mississauga of Scugog Island First Nation Chief Kelly La Rocca (at the podium), Scugog Mayor Wilma Wotten (far right) as well as the members of Scugog Council. KATIE HUNTER The Standard