By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca WONOWON, B.C. — A northeast B.C. First Nation’s event will return starting this week, as Halfway River First Nation (HRFN) presents its annual Arbor Days. The festival is described on an event poster as “a weekend of celebration, fun and community spirit,” and is free for all members of the public to attend. The idea to put together a cultural gathering was inspired by the story of Maizie Metecheah, who wanted an arbour where people in HRFN could gather, said executive assistant to HRFN council Joanne West. “A long time ago everybody used to gather,” explained West. “[So, council] approved to get an arbour [fundraising gathering] going. It was finished in 2024.” Arbor Days 2024 was named after Maizie Metecheah to honour…
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