Williams Lake holds parade with teddy bears to support Indigenous children's rights, marking Jordan's Principle.

On May 9, Williams Lake held a Bear Witness Day parade, where participants carried teddy bears to commemorate the 2016 Human Rights Tribunal's call for Canada to fully implement Jordan's Principle. Named after Jordan River Anderson, this principle ensures First Nations children receive necessary services and supports at the right time. The parade aimed to raise awareness and support for Indigenous children's rights.