Events and ceremonies in B.C. to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Posted June 21, 2022 10:47 am.
Last Updated June 21, 2022 10:48 am.
Several communities across B.C., including Surrey, Vancouver, and Burnaby, are set to hold events Tuesday to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
It’s a day to celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
Surrey
The Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, and Katzie First Nations are hosting a free in-person event of teachings, art, music, and dance at Holland Park. The event starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. at 13428 Old Yale Road. There will be a community BBQ between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m..
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Holland Park. (Credit: City of Surrey)
Burnaby
Squamish and Haida storytelling, performances from Tsleil-Waututh Warriors and Salish Thunderbirds, and an Indigenous artisan market at Burnaby’s Edmonds Park and Plaza. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
West Vancouver
Interactive art workshops include traditional storytelling, wool weaving, wood carving, and more Tuesday afternoon at Ambleside Park between 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Vancouver
- Spakwus Slolem/Eagle Song Dancers will perform at the Kitsilano Showboat at 7 p.m.
- Vancouver’s Carnegie Community Centre will have activities such as craft making, singing, and teachings about the Pow-Wow drum as well as Indigenous medicine teachings from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- “Qwalena: The Wild Woman Who Steals Children” at the H.R. MacMillian Space Centre in Vancouver. The event starts at 7 p.m.
- “The Voice of Virago Nation: A Docu-Strip” at the York Theatre, at 7:30pm. Turtle Island’s award-winning, all-Indigenous burlesque troupe, will perform and highlight the importance of rematriation of Indigenous sexuality via stunning live guest performances and screening of their self-produced documentary, according to the event page.
Kamloops
Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is inviting everyone to celebrate with them at the Powwow Arbour Tuesday afternoon. There will be a lahal tournament, a traditional stick game, starting at noon.
At 2:30 p.m., people of all ages are invited to a friendly walk/run called the Moccasin Mile.
Following the fitness events, there will be a hypnosis show put on by Indigenous Hypnotist Scott Ward.
There are so many events going on Tuesday in B.C., including one hosted by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. (Credit: Facebook/Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc)
Across the country
There are several events being held in several communities, to view a full list or check out the interactive map, head to the website.
Interactive national map of events on June 21, 2022 to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day. (public.tableau.com)
