Celebration of community in Yellowknife

28.10.2024

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Venue

Northern Arts & Cultural Centre, Yellowknife, NWT

Theme

Community

On October 9, 2024, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship hosted an enhanced citizenship ceremony at the Northern Arts & Cultural Centre (“NACC”) where 30 individuals from 16 countries proudly became Canadian citizens.

30

Number of New Citizens

16

Number of Countries

The ceremony commenced with Elder Besha Blondin offering prayers and well wishes to the candidates, emphasizing the need to acknowledge Canada’s history and the dignity and respect that Indigenous communities have often been denied.

The NACC is connected to École Sir John Franklin High School in Yellowknife, and we were thrilled to welcome members of the public. Many attendees were there to support the new citizens, while others reflected on their own journeys to citizenship.

The celebration was beautifully enhanced by Miranda Currie, whose heartfelt and unique rendition of the national anthem left a lasting impression and perfectly captured the spirit of the occasion.

Tanya Snow from the Indigenous Arts Collective emphasized the importance of fostering connections with Indigenous communities. She encouraged the new citizens to embrace community engagement rather than separation.

The reception was a deeply emotional and joyous moment for the newly sworn-in Canadians, their families, friends, and community members. It was a celebration of new beginnings, unity, and the shared values that define us as Canadians.

Photos and More Information

To view photos of the Citizenship Ceremony, click here

With ICC’s Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies, established Canadians have the ability to connect with new citizens building stronger community relationships. If you are interested in volunteering as a roundtable host at one of our ceremonies, please contact ceremonies@inclusion.ca

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