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

Milan Metis Healing Art
Tuesday, July 1 to Tuesday, September 30
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Xat'sull Traditional Pow-Wow
Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6
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5th Annual Khowutzun Warmland Intertribal Pow Wow
Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 20
This event is presented by the Khowutzun Warmland Intertribal Pow Wow Society. GRAND ENTRY: July 18th at 7:00pm July 19th at 1:00pm & 7:00pm July 20th at 12:00pm M.C.: Mr. Murray “Muzz” more...

Xeni Gwe'tin Traditional Pow-Wow
Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27
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Paddle to Quw'utsun 2008 Tribal Journeys Canoe Voyage
Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1
First launched in 1989 as a celebration of Indigenous peoples' highly sophisticated relationship with the ocean, Tribal Journeys is one of the most prominent cultural events associated with the North more...

Kamloopa Powwow 2008
Friday, August 1 to Sunday, August 3
29th Annual Kamloopa Powwow August 1-3, 2008 Kamloopa Pow Wow is one of the largest celebrations of First Nations' culture and heritage in Western Canada! The Pow Wow is a spectacular expression more...

Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games
Sunday, August 3 to Sunday, August 10
In the 1970s, a number of visionaries began to explore the idea of promoting Indigenous cultures and supporting Indigenous youth through sport. Leaders of various communities helped the concept more...

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...

In-SHUCK-ch Days 2008
Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24
Join us at the second annual In-SHUCK-ch Days on August 23rd and 24th in Skatin, located along the Lillooet Lake Forest Service road in the scenic Lillooet River Valley. In-SHUCK-ch Days will be two more...

Vancouver Whitecaps Aboriginal Night
Wednesday, August 27 to Wednesday, August 27
The Vancouver Whitecaps is hosting an 'Aboriginal Night' at Swangard Stadium on Wednesday, August 27 when the Atlanta Silverbacks return full force to challenge the Caps. Game starts at 7 more...

Xeni Gwet'in Traditional Village Site Grand Opening
Thursday, August 28
Join the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation in celebrating the Grand Opening of Xeni Gwet'in Traditional Village Site on the shores of Chilko Lake in Nemiah Valley. This event features cultural activities more...

Cariboo Contest Pow-Wow
Friday, August 29 to Monday, September 1
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Lytton River Festival
Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31
The Lytton River Festival is a celebration of two great rivers-the Thompson and Fraser-and their historic and present role in the small community of Lytton. The Village of Lytton, Siska Indian more...

Rivermania 2008 - Xat'sull Day
Sunday, August 31
Xat'sull Heritage Village celebrates BC's 150th birthday and shares with the world our story and culture! Become a part of a unique cultural experience – BC150 Rivermania, celebrating the culture more...

Rivermania 2008 - Spirit of the River Celebration at Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre
Sunday, September 21
The Spirit of the River Celebration, hosted by the Sto:lo First Nation, features cultural activities at the Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre and the Tiller’s Folly Concert in celebration of BC's 150th more...

Quesnel Tillicum Society Traditional Thanksgiving Pow-Wow
Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12
An annual celebration for the whole community! Featuring: Native dancing, drumming & singing, prizes, a feast & much more! more...

Esketemc Traditional Xmas Pow-Wow
Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December 14
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31st Annual St'at'imc New Years Pow-Wow
Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31
Families from across North America have come to Lillooet to celebrate the New Year in fine traditional style. This is an alcohol and drug free event Contacts: Susan Napoleon or Stephanie more...

Lillooet's Traditional New Years Pow-Wow
Wednesday, December 31 to Saturday, January 3
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