National Elders Gathering Attracts Over 5000 delegates In Edmonton

By Terry Lusty Local Journalism Initiative Reporter    Edmonton, host city for the first National Elders Gathering (NGE) back in 2017, was again the site for its third round at Northlands Expo Centre over four days, from October 30 to November 2. As was the case in 2017, the colossal gathering realized over 5,000 registered attendees. With this year’s theme being Coming Home, Voices of Elders, Day One kicked off with a traditional grand entry featuring representations from innumerable communities throughout the provinces and northern territories, in addition to a sprinkling from our American neighbours to the south. Over 4,000 delegates packed the place on that first day to witness and/or participate in the opening grand entry, pick up their registrations, and settle into some of the offered sessions. The…

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