Chief Dominic Fredrick presents Supt Eric Stubbs with a Robert Sebastian print       250News photo

Prince George, BC – It was a day of mutual respect at Saturday's National Aboriginal Day celebrations in Fort George Park…

Prince George RCMP Superintendent, Eric Stubbs, was on hand to honour local First Nations and Aboriginal groups and they, in turn, honoured him with a special presentation.

Superintendent Stubbs took the opportunity to tell the crowd about a recent ceremony at the new Prince George Detachment with Lheidli T'enneh Chief Dominic Fredrick and the band's drummer to raise the First Nations' flag alongside the Canadian, British Columbian, and City flags.

"And that means a lot to us," said Stubbs, "This is the traditional territory of the Lheidli T'enneh and we wanted to honour them because we are on their land and that building is important to us and important to the community."

"We really enjoy a real positive relationship with the Lheidli, with the Carrier Sekani, with the Native Friendship Centre – a lot of Aboriginal groups in town," said the Detachment OIC.  "I know that will continue and it just makes this day even more special."

Special because Stubbs will soon be leaving the city to assume a new position at the RCMP's National Headquarters in Ottawa. (click here, for previous story)  So, Chief Dominic Fredrick used Saturday's celebrations to say thank you to Stubbs for his efforts to foster a good relationship.

"On behalf of the community, we thank you, Eric, for being our friend," said the Lheidli T'enneh Chief.  "We just want to thank you for all the time you've been by our side and you've made a difference within our community."

"Instead of staying in your office, you would come out and visit – visit with the elders downtown and at the office, and in the community, and we'd like to thank you and wish you well in your future endeavours."

Fredrick presented Stubbs with an eagle print by artist, Robert Sebastian, and an offering of tobacco.