The Japanese team enters the Civic Centre during the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships opening ceremonies Friday. Japan will host the next championships. Bill Phillips photo
Team USA
Sweden
Ukraine
Mayor Lyn Hall opens the Games.
Khast’an Drummers
Organizing committee chair Kevin Pettersen
Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dominic Frederick
Team Canada
Local singer Kelsey Jewesson sings O Canada during the opening ceremonies of the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships. Bill Phillips photo
Prince George artist Sage Bialuski (on screen and behind the dancers) performs Know my Name at the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships opening ceremonies. Bill Phillips photo
The Japanese team enters the Civic Centre during the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships opening ceremonies Friday. Japan will host the next championships. Bill Phillips photo
Team Canada enters the Civic Centre during the opening ceremonies for the World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in Prince George. Mayor Lyn Hall declared the Games open and competition will rage at the Otway Nordic Ski Centre for the next 10 days. Bill Phillips