On December 18, 2024 – the GVG Economic Development Department and Operations and Maintenance Department hosted the Annual Gazebo and the new Farmers Market Venue Light Up.
It was two-portion event which included an outdoor portion at the Gazebo/Farmers Market Venue and an indoor portion at the Gitmidiik Auditorium.
The outdoor portion of the event started with a gathering at the gazebo and farmers market venue where there was count down to the light up. There was a firework show to end the light up, click here to watch the Facebook Live: https://fb.watch/wAl5k7dlTz/
The indoor portion of the event was hosted at the Gitmidiik Auditorium that started off with a performance by the NESS Band Class. Followed by refreshments and hot chocolate. Then Christmas performances by Garrett Davis, John Moore and Don Leeson, Sr. Closing remarks were made by Chief Councillor Calvin Morven.
GVG would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of Garrett Dyer, Economic Development Officer, Lance Dyer (O&M) and Darryl Clayton (O&M) for making this event a success. Also recognizing that Garrett Davis was the Master of Ceremonies.
The seating at Gitmidiik Auditorium was at capacity which indicated the event was well-received by the Community of Gitlax̱t’aamiks. T’ooyaḵsim̓ n̓isim wil bakwsim̓ (Thank you for coming)