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Community Mourns Beloved Drummer Wesley Mitchell
10 Jan
Summary
- Wesley Mitchell, Wet'suwet'en community supporter, has passed away.
- Mitchell co-founded the UHNBC Drum Group supporting healthcare workers.
- He advocated for the unhoused and those struggling with addiction.

Prince George is in mourning following the recent passing of Wesley Mitchell, a prominent Wet'suwet'en community supporter. Mitchell was widely beloved for his unconditional love and vibrant spirit, which touched many lives.
He was best known as the co-founder of the UHNBC Drum Group, which began drumming weekly at the hospital during the pandemic to support healthcare workers and patients. This tradition continued every Monday night, with approximately 500 people gathering to drum and share memories of Mitchell.
Mitchell was also a dedicated advocate for the unhoused and individuals struggling with addiction, drawing from his own past experiences. He ran for Prince George City Council in 2022, championing compassionate approaches to homelessness and mental health issues.




