Ground Breaking Ceremony for new school in Deer Lake
The official Ground Breaking ceremony was held in Deer Lake yesterday in spite of the weather. Elders from the community were on hand to share their feelings and offer their blessings to this special occasion. Also in attendance were members of Keewaytinook Okimakanak; Geordie Kakepetum, Jim Teskey, and Peter Campbell, Frank representing Smith Carter Architects and Engineers Incorporated, members of the Education Authority, Chief and Council of Deer Lake First Nation, Teachers and Staff of David Meekis Memorial School along with various members from other financial organizations were also on hand to take part in the ceremony.
There were many words of happiness and anticipation looking towards the school being completed as Councillor Raymond Meekis said in his opening remarks ,"Finally, finally." After the elders and representatives spoke, the ground breaking ceremony took place with the widow of the late David Meekis (which the current school is named after) Ella Jane Meekis and youth representative Skye Patayash taking part in this ceremony.
Shortly afterwards the signing ceremony took place under the big tent away from the drizzle. This was followed by a community feast to celebrate this historic day.
To view pictures, go to http://www.deerlake.firstnation.ca and look in the photogallery