Festivals & Events
Throughout the year, there are numerous Aboriginal festivals and pow wows, showcasing our many unique and distinct cultures. Check here regularly for upcoming events and festivals.
Events Listing
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival - Okanagan, Various Locations
Friday, September 28 to Tuesday, October 2
Autumn in Okanagan Wine Country is the perfect time to watch the grapes ripen in the sun and indulge yourself in the harvest celebrations. The Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is an experience for more...
7th Generation Economies CANDO National Conference and AGM
Monday, October 22 to Thursday, October 25
Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) of Central Interior First Nations and Kamloops Indian Band are pleased to announce their hosting of the “7th Generation Economies” CANDO 14th Annual more...
Aboriginal Spirit - Honouring Women, Arts & Fashion
Saturday, November 24
The purpose of this event is to raise the profile of Aboriginal women achievers, to provide a good news story on First Nations, and to showcase the diversity of Aboriginal artisans, fashion and more...
Lillooet's Traditional New Years Pow-Wow
Friday, December 28 to Tuesday, January 1
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Gathering of Hearts Pow-Wow
Friday, February 8 to Sunday, February 10
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2008 Aboriginal Tourism BC Awards
Wednesday, March 5
The annual awards program celebrates the business achievements of BC's growing Aboriginal tourism industry. The finalists of the nine awards will be celebrated at a gala ceremony on Wednesday, March more...
1st Annual Esdilagh Traditional Pow-Wow
Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30
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First Aboriginal Capilano College Alumni Event
Thursday, April 17 to Thursday, April 17
Aborignal alumni and students of Capilano College are invited to a wine and cheese function hosted by President, Dr. Greg Lee.
The event takes place at the Capilano Suspension Bridge (Canyon Room) more...
Traditional Fathers' Day Pow-Wow
Friday, June 13 to Sunday, June 15
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Xat'sull Traditional Pow-Wow
Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6
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Xeni Gwe'tin Traditional Pow-Wow
Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27
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Bonaparte Traditional Pow-Wow
Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10
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3rd Annual Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Arts Festival
Sunday, August 17 to Sunday, August 17
A one day celebration of Aboriginal culture through the arts, with a particular focus on the people and ways of the Tsleil-Waututh. Event will include performance groups on the Chief Dan George Main more...
Cariboo Contest Pow-Wow
Friday, August 29 to Monday, September 1
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Quesnel Tillicum Society Traditional Thanksgiving Pow-Wow
Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12
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Esketemc Traditional Xmas Pow-Wow
Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December 14
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Lillooet's Traditional New Years Pow-Wow
Wednesday, December 31 to Saturday, January 3
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