
Canada's Premier Travel Media Conference by the Canadian Tourism Commission.
Come out and enjoy live entertainment, tasty treats, a mask workshop and even a Film festival at the 2012 Multicultural Festival, which will take place on Saturday May 19th at the New Westminster Quay boardwalk in New Westminster.
AtBC marketing stakeholder, St. Eugene will host the inaugural St. Eugene Writers Conference from May 13th to 20th, 2012. Drawing writers from across Canada, the Conference will connect established writers with aspiring writers seeking to develop their craft. Panel discussions on writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing and author readings will be held and open to the public at no cost.
Storyweaving, a multidisciplinary presentation, weaves together stories, poems and personal memories with oral histories, cultural teachings, West Coast dances and the ancient bone game of Slahal.
Attention local amateur music groups, choirs & bands! On Sunday, May 6, 2012, the streets of Vancouver will be rocking out to your tunes! 15,000 runners and thousands of spectators will be your audience! Join in for a chance to win accolades, exposure, and prizes totaling $5000! SIGN UP BY: MARCH 15/12.
The Barkerville Heritage Trust Reception & Open House - Friday, April 20, 2012 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Cowichan Aboriginal Film Festival is about connections, understanding, growth, sharing ideas, new work, and friendships. Each year brings its own gifts and its own stories. But underneath it all, the excitement, the glamour of film makers and movie stars, the sharing of teachings and culture, is that this is an opportunity for us to open up to one another, a catalyst for ideas and dreams, both for the artist and for the community. Each person is important, whether they be film maker, performer, artist, sponsor, Elder or participant. Each is needed to complete the circle.
On Friday, April 13th at 7:30pm ET/PT the recently held National Aboriginal Achievement Awards (NAAA) will be aired on Global and APTN.
Looking for dancers and drum groups to attend. They are looking to make this an annual event in the Pow Wow calendar and hope you are able to join them in Princeton.
The Aboriginal Front Door Society (AFDS), who work towards restoring respect, dignity and pride for Aboriginal people in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, is holding a fundraiser.
The Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal businesses and industry partners. The awards not only create excitement within in the industry, giving us a way to recognize our exceptional products and partners but also raise awareness about the ever-growing Aboriginal tourism industry in BC.
Register now as space is filling up quickly! For three days in March delegates from Aboriginal communities will meet with key decision makers from private sector tourism companies to discuss potential joint ventures and partnerships.
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres expects approximately 1400 attendees at the Aboriginal Youth Conference to be held March 20th to 23rd, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC.
The Audain Gallery, Museum of Anthropology. Opening reception, Friday, March 16, 7 pm (free... everyone welcome)
Friday, March 16, 2012, Granville Island, Emily Carr University of Art & Design is holding the opening reception of "I Like Your Status" Aboriginal Students Art Exhibit.
An event to honour local women artists from the Remarkable Women poster series.
6:00 pm at Creekside Community Centre
1 Athletes Way | Vancouver
This event is free to the public and all are welcome.
2012 Coastal First Nations Dance Festival returns to the Museum of Anthropology
Two great events co-presented by SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs and the Talking Stick Festival.
Hockey legend Theoren Fleury and British Columbia’s own Carmen Moore (Arctic Air) are set to host the Sold Out 19th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this Friday February 24/12.
Full Circle First Nations Performance is very excited to present the 11th Annual Talking Stick Festival from February 20-March 3. This vibrant citywide festival provides a stage for extraordinary Aboriginal artists; established and emerging, national and international, performing live music, dance, theatre, multi-media, storytelling and performance art.
The Aboriginal music lab is a five day exploration into various facets of the music industry. The lab is a creative and educational outlet for participants to gain experience in songwriting, live performance, recording, promotion and social media application.Participants will benefit from the wisdom and experience of some of Aboriginal music’s top movers and shakers.
ABM 2012 will bring leaders from well over half of First Nations in BC in contact with the broader business community. The event employs a unique trade show format of pre-scheduled appointments to discuss business opportunities between pre-qualified business matches.
Join The Vancouver Board of Trade on Friday February 10, 2012 as former Premier Gordon Campbell gives his first public address to B.C.'s business community since assuming his new role as Canada's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The NEC Open Longhouse is your opportunity to explore what the Native Education College has to offer. Join them for free bannock, live cultural performances, painting with a local First Nations artist and to interact with teachers and students from their programs on 7 February 2012 from 10am - 2pm.
The British Columbia Museums Association is presenting a free Online Marketing & Social Media Workshop in Quesnel, BC on 3 February 2012.
Nisga'a Ts'amiks will be hosting Hobiyee, Nisga'a New Years, at the PNE Agrodome in Vancouver on February 3rd & 4th, 2012! Join them in this Historic Journey!
Council accepted the generous offer from the Museum of Vancouver to host a special, 1-day edition of BCMA's annual provincial Conference for 2011, on Friday, December 9, 2011.
Celebrate the beauty and biodiversity of the Fraser River Valley by honouring the majestic Bald Eagle and the Cycle of the Salmon.
Aboriginal Tourism BC is hosting its first ever travel trade networking event at the Musqueam Cultural Pavilion on November 17, 2011 at 6:30pm. This is a perfect event to get to know our members and their experiences while enjoying traditional foods and wine.
The 2011 Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (AtBC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel in Vancouver.
AtBC is hosting our fifth forum designed to continue to engage Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia Stakeholders with a focus on a new AtBC Five Year Plan and Cultural/Interpretative Center Sustainability.
Don't miss First Nations night at the Chilliwack Chiefs game against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Specially priced tickets, cultural sharing, art market and more.
The Tsleil-Waututh Nation will have performers, storytellers and artists on site throughout the weekend to share their culture and to tell the stories of the Tsleil-Waututh's historic and cultural connection to Stanley Park.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.
AtBC is proud to be partnering with the Musqueam Nation to showcase "Musqueam Days" at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park. The Musqueam Nation will have performers, storytellers and artists on site throughout the weekend to share their culture and to tell the stories of the Musqueam's historic and cultural connection to Stanley Park.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
Head down to Canada Place for an afternoon of Aboriginal entertainment featuring Alex Wells, Eagle Song Dancers and Le La La Dancers.
Xatśūll Heritage Village is hosting its second Cultural Event of the 2011 Season on August 13th 2011. You are invited to Celebrate the Salmon and enjoy traditional cultural activities.
A family event to celebrate BC Parks' 100th Birthday at Churn Creek Protected Area.
AtBC is proud to be partnering with the Squamish Nation to showcase "Squamish Days" at the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park. The Squamish Nation will have performers, storytellers and artists on site throughout the weekend to share their culture and to tell the stories of the Squamish's historic and cultural connection to Stanley Park.
Okanagan Falls is celebrating the unveiling of a new Salmon Chief Statue.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
Learn how your garden plan should work, from seeds to composting. Have a cultural experience with First Nations artists demonstrating a fabulous selection of works from nearby Sts’ailes.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
Visit historic Hat CreekRanch for the 2011 Bonaparte Indian Band Pow Wow.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
A group of young Coast Salish people coming from across the coast and throughout the Fraser Valley, they have members from Shimshiyan, Okanagan, Musqeam, Liloet, Mt. Currie, Chehalis, Skowkale, Skway, Squamish, and many other places.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
Spectacular expression of the Secwepemc people's heritage and a vibrant display of storytelling, dance and song in traditional regalia.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
A group of young Coast Salish people coming from across the coast and throughout the Fraser Valley, they have members from Shimshiyan, Okanagan, Musqeam, Liloet, Mt. Currie, Chehalis, Skowkale, Skway, Squamish, and many other places.
A group of young Coast Salish people coming from across the coast and throughout the Fraser Valley, they have members from Shimshiyan, Okanagan, Musqeam, Liloet, Mt. Currie, Chehalis, Skowkale, Skway, Squamish, and many other places.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
Spectacular expression of the Secwepemc people's heritage and a vibrant display of storytelling, dance and song in traditional regalia.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
A group of young Coast Salish people coming from across the coast and throughout the Fraser Valley, they have members from Shimshiyan, Okanagan, Musqeam, Liloet, Mt. Currie, Chehalis, Skowkale, Skway, Squamish, and many other places.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
The Fusion Festival is excited to welcome a traditional Pow Wow brought to you by Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS. The Pow Wow is the Aboriginal people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing and visiting, it is a time of renewing old friendships and making new ones.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.
The Khot –La-Cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop is having an inventory clearance sale: clothing, jewellery, carvings and more!
You are invited to celebrate the 2011 Grand Opening of the Xatśūll Heritage Village.
Traditional drumming, singing and dancing.
You are invited to experience the beautiful culture, talented artisans, and artistic traditions of Sts'ailes at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs.
An evening of awesome entertainment supporting a worthy cause.
The Hoop Dance is a magical story of the creation of life, and is one of the most difficult and advanced dance styles. Alex wells is a three-time World Champion Hoop Dancer and an outstanding teacher of traditional values.
"Spakwus Slolem", (translated:"Eagle Song Dancers”), are members of the Squamish Nation. Their traditional territory is the Howe Sound, Vancouver to Whistler area.
The Le-La-La Dancers are a traditional First Nations dance troupe whose members are from the Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwak Kwak kee wak) Nation of northern Vancouver Island.
All Nations Development Corporation (ANDEVCO), the marketing and advisory division of All Nations Trust Company (ANTCO), will co-host a business resource forum for First Nation entrepreneurs and band development corporations.
Join Kathy Edgar (Ditidaht) on National Aboriginal Day for this workshop.
Celebrate the Spirit with Salmon n' Bannock! 1128 West Broadway in Vancouver.
Parade, park activities, entertainment, concession, craft tables.
Pancake breakfast at Vancouver Friendship Centre, followed by a march to Trout Lake. At Trout Lake there will be a stage with entertainment, Teepee village with activities for children, BBQ, arts & crafts fair, and a resource fair.
Cultural performances, tours, miniature train ride, and good eats.
Celebrate the Spirit with Salmon n' Bannock! 1128 West Broadway in Vancouver.
Aboriginal dancing and music, food, and learn the traditions of our land.
Celebrate the Spirit with Salmon n' Bannock! 1128 West Broadway in Vancouver.
Celebrate the Spirit with Salmon n' Bannock! 1128 West Broadway in Vancouver.
Coming out ceremonies, giveaways, feast, hand drum contest, Princess pageant (camping on site).
Join Sts’ailes for a day of business information, BC updates and networking on June 15 at the Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge. Book a time to speak one-on-one with funding experts during this important session.
The dancers are from many different nations, including Tsimshian, Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Haida, Tlingit and Haisla. This group takes pride in the fact that only traditional hand-made regalia, masks, skin and box drums are used to perform their ancient and contemporary songs and dances.