Prince George, B.C.-   Today is not only the first  full day of summer, it is National Aboriginal Day in Canada.

First proclaimed in  1996, National Aboriginal Day  is meant to recognize and celebrate the  Aboriginal people and cultures in Canada.

Today, Lheidli T’enneh  Memorial Park  and Exploration Place will  be the focus of celebrations  as the museum opens its new permanent  gallery dedicated to the  history and heritage of the Lheidli T’enneh and  the park itself will be alive with performances and  food  to  celebrate.

The new gallery  will be open to the public at noon today,  while in the park,  a full slate of performers  will be  taking to the stage from 11 am to 5 pm.

Drumming ,  dancing,  singing,  and  some magic all on the  schedule of events  for the stage at Lheildi T’enneh  Memorial Park.