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By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca HUDSON BAY \u2014 The Town of Hudson Bay will host its third annual community unity gathering this year, continuing a growing tradition focused on inclusion, youth involvement and cultural celebration. The free event, open to all, is supported by a youth-specific grant and places strong emphasis on M\u00e9tis participation, said Marilyn Ekert, interim Eastern Region II (ERII) representative for M\u00e9tis Nation\u2013Saskatchewan. \u201cThis is an admittance-free event open to everyone,\u201d Ekert told SaskToday. \u201cThe grant I apply for is youth-specified, so involvement of our youth is important.\u201d The opening ceremony will feature M\u00e9tis youth and Elders, along with invited representatives including the mayor, RM officials, MLA, MP, RCMP if available, and local organizations such as the legion, Elks, Lions, scouts and 4-H. Food… <\/p>\n

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By Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SaskToday.ca HUDSON BAY \u2014 The Town of Hudson Bay will host its third annual community unity gathering this year, continuing a growing tradition focused on inclusion, youth involvement and cultural celebration. The free event, open to all, is supported by a youth-specific grant and places strong emphasis on M\u00e9tis participation, said Marilyn Ekert, interim Eastern Region II (ERII) representative for M\u00e9tis Nation\u2013Saskatchewan. \u201cThis is an admittance-free event open to everyone,\u201d Ekert told SaskToday. \u201cThe grant I apply for is youth-specified, so involvement of our youth is important.\u201d The opening ceremony will feature M\u00e9tis youth and Elders, along with invited representatives including the mayor, RM officials, MLA, MP, RCMP if available, and local organizations such as the legion, Elks, Lions, scouts and 4-H. Food... <\/p>\n

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