The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall took part in a traditional First Nations welcome ceremony tonight as they arrived in Yellowknife, just 250 miles south of the Arctic Circle, on the last day of their Canadian tour.
They were invited to participate in a ‘Feeding the Fire Ceremony’ guided by Elder Bernadette Martin.
Beginning with an opening prayer followed by a prayer to the spirits, the couple put offerings of tobacco into a fire as drummers accompanied the ceremony.
The couple were visiting the Dettah indigenous community on the shores of picturesque Great Slave Lake.
They were welcomed by the two Chiefs for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation – Chief Edward Sangris and Chief Fred Sangris.
Prince Charles and Camilla were introduced to representatives from the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders as crowds thronged to catch a glimpse of the royal visitors.
After the ceremony the prince and duchess were shown stunning examples of local handicrafts made by 21-year-old Kateri…
