Neqweyqwelsten Winter Celebration

North Thompson Star/Journal A large number of children had a wonderful time enjoying their participation in the Neqweyqwelsten Winter Celebration on Thursday

children had a wonderful time enjoying their participation in the Neqweyqwelsten Winter Celebration in Chu Chua

Dec. 19, 2013 5:00 p.m.
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