Festivals & Events

Milan Metis Healing Art
Tuesday, July 1 to Tuesday, September 30
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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...

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...

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...

Bear Awareness Day
Saturday, September 13
Bear Aware and The District of Squamish invite the community to join them at the first Bear Awareness Community Event. Event Highlights: Kids – will enjoy making crafts, playing in the bouncy more...

Tribal Treks - on APTN
Wednesday, September 17
Tribal Treks is a 13-part HD reality television series that takes you inside the magical world of Canada’s Aboriginal people. See what happens when we send tourists out on a wilderness adventure more...

Spirit of Chilliwack
Friday, September 19 to Saturday, September 20
SPIRIT OF CHILLIWACK SPIRIT OF CHILLIWACK EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 TIME EVENT LOCATION 12:00 noon Welcome to Rivermania Travellers Traditional Sto:lo and historic military 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...

Trailblazers Train-the-Trainer Program, Kamloops
Monday, October 6 to Friday, December 12
Want to blaze your own trail in BC\'s growing Aboriginal tourism industry? The Aboriginal Tourism Trailblazers Cultural Interpretation Train-the-Trainer program is designed to accredit Aboriginal more...

Mount Currie Thanksgiving Powwow
Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12
An alcohol and drug free event 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...

Tribal Treks - on APTN
Wednesday, October 29
Tribal Treks is a 13-part HD reality television series that takes you inside the magical world of Canada’s Aboriginal people. See what happens when we send tourists out on a wilderness adventure more...

3rd Annual Aboriginal Spirit - Honouring Women, Arts & Fashion
Saturday, November 1 to Saturday, November 1
Many women influence the transformation of lives through their hard work, determination, and dedication to improving the lives of Aboriginal Peoples. Come and celebrate Aboriginal women achievers, more...

Trailblazers Participant Program, Mission
Monday, November 3 to Friday, December 12
Hosted in partnership with the Sto:lo Tourism Commission more...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Lecture Series
Wednesday, November 5
Three evening presentations by Dr. George F. MacDonald, explore through historical photographs the distinctive art of twenty-five Haida villages, that stretch along the north coast from the World more...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Lecture Series
Wednesday, November 12
Three evening presentations by Dr. George F. MacDonald, explore through historical photographs the distinctive art of twenty-five Haida villages, that stretch along the north coast from the World more...

Louis Riel Day Celebration with Metis Nation BC
Friday, November 14
Metis Nation British Columbia extends a warm invitation to join us on Friday November 14, 2008 to celebrate Louis Riel Day. Bring your family and friends and come enjoy an afternoon of more...

Musqueam Indian Reserve Craft Fair
Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16
Intersted in being a vendor? Contact Sharon Stogan at 604-263-3251 or Stewart Jacobs at 604-984-3217. more...

Richard Shorty Drawing Workshop
Saturday, November 15 to Saturday, November 15
Join Tlingit artist Richard Shorty inside the Gallery for a half-day workshop to learn the fundamentals of Northwest Coast Art drawing, open to youths and adults. Shorty has become known for merging more...

Salish Winter Fair
Saturday, November 15 to Sunday, November 16
Hosted by the Direction 7 Art & Design and Free Spirit Pottery Vendor tables: $75 for 2 days price includes one table and two chairs (extra tables available for $100) Contact Sharon Stogan at more...

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art Lecture Series
Wednesday, November 19
Three evening presentations by Dr. George F. MacDonald, explore through historical photographs the distinctive art of twenty-five Haida villages, that stretch along the north coast from the World more...

Tribal Treks - on APTN
Wednesday, November 26
Tribal Treks is a 13-part HD reality television series that takes you inside the magical world of Canada’s Aboriginal people. See what happens when we send tourists out on a wilderness adventure more...

Chief Joe Mathias Centre Annual Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, November 30
Tables: $50 per table (first come first served) CJMC reserve exclusive rights to concession and 50/50 Fundraising. For more information, call 604-980-6338 more...

Xmas Blues with Bitterly Divine
Thursday, December 11
Come enjoy an evening of music and share the night with friends and family during this holiday season. more...

Esketemc Traditional Xmas Pow-Wow
Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December 14
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23rd Annual North American Native Art and Craft Fair
Saturday, December 13 to Sunday, December 14
Join us at this annual Christmas craft fair. 50 booths featuring gold and silver jewelry, carved masks, beadwork, cowichan indian sweaters, dreamcatchers, Native designed clothing, drums, and various more...

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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Tribal Treks - on APTN
Wednesday, December 31
Tribal Treks is a 13-part HD reality television series that takes you inside the magical world of Canada’s Aboriginal people. See what happens when we send tourists out on a wilderness adventure more...

Tourism Business and Entrepreneur Development Training,
Thursday, January 1
A 2-week Trailblazers Entrepreneurship and Business Development program is set to launch in January 2009. This program provides skills training so communities or individuals can capitalize on the more...

Tourism Business and Entrepreneur Development Participant Training
Monday, February 2
A 4-week Trailblazers Entrepreneurship and Business Development Participant Training program is being offered February through March 2009. This program provides skills training so communities or more...

5th Cowichan International Aboriginal Film & Art Festival
Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19
Annual event celebration of indigenous film and art, featuring award winning films from leading international indigenous and Metis filmmakers. This event is presented by the Cowichan Intercultural more...