At 5:45 PM, June 27, a great Chief, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Brother, Andy Chelsea ,of the great Shuswap Nation and beloved friend, relative and inspiration, to all Tribes and Nations, mounted his best horse and rode to the the top of the hill leading to the Other Side Camp! At the top of the hill Chief Andy turned around with a big smile and gave a last wave! All of his many beloved ones cried out, "There he goes! There he goes!"
Chief Andy then gently nudged his horse forward. As he cleared the crest of the hill and looked below, as far as he could see, more relatives than he could count, were crying out with great love, joy and happiness, saying, "Here he comes, here he comes! Chief Andy saw more than he could understand and understood more than he could say!
A great Welcome and Thanksgiving Feast began immediately as he rode into Camp, tied up his horse and joined the Sacred Circle!
Heartfelt prayers are offered from the Four Directions for Chief Andy's beloved wife, Phyllis Chelsea, Daughter, Ivy Chelsea, Sons Robert, Kevin and Snew, this grandchildren and all his beloved friends and relatives of Esk'etemc First Nation (Alkali Lake) First Nation and beyond. as well, Chief Andy is one of 17 brothers and sisters.
