The City of Langford has unveiled new banners recognizing National Indigenous History Month on Thursday, May 30.

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Chipps incorporated the colours of the pride flag with aspects of Indigenous culture, and the B次元官网网址楻ainbow TroutB次元官网网址� flag will be displayed on lampposts along Goldstream Avenue.

June is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month.

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Langford is one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, and the project aligns with the councilB次元官网网址檚 strategic objective of taking meaningful actions toward reconciliation.

B次元官网网址淔ostering an environment where everyone feels valued and included is a priority of Council,B次元官网网址� Goodmanson said.

On Saturday, June 8, Langford is hosting the annual ChangeMakers Gathering Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Starlight Stadium. The event honours Indigenous art, culture, values, and history and includes live music and workshops.

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