O’Chiese First Nation celebrates taking ownership of Cambridge Hotel
“Miigwech.”
That word, which is Ojibwe meaning ‘thank you,’ was repeated by several speakers and represented the feeling in the room Tuesday as the new owners of Red Deer’s Cambridge Hotel celebrated their purchase.
O’Chiese First Nation bought the hotel in Oct. 2020, but couldn’t hold a true celebration until now due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Amid drumming, dancing and regalia, Chief Douglas Beaverbones stressed this is a huge achievement for his people.