Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — After nearly three decades of work, a collection of Indigenous stories, recordings and photographs have made its way back to the Treaty 8 people of northeast B.C. An event honouring the digital repatriation of historical resources dating back to the 1960s was held in the grand ballroom of the Northern Grand Hotel in Fort St. John on the morning of Sept. 25. It was a special moment for Amber Ridington, whose father, Robin Ridington, first began work with the Dane-Zaa people six decades ago. During her hour-long presentation, Amber got emotional while speaking about the history of the Indigenous community and their interactions with her family. After the presentation, the Folklorist spoke about the initial efforts of her parents, Robin…
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