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Wine Country Studios

indigenous culture, art galleries

indigenous culture, art galleries

See wine art in its creation at Wine Country Studios, steps from Mission Hill Winery, West Kelowna, BC with ample parking. For over 15 years Wine Country Studios, has created Wine Art featuring, Louise Lambert's. These breathking renditions of vineryards both local and abroad capture the true essence of the trade. Or Ask about monthly workshops and events. Join us for the popular workshop "Create your Spirit Animal" . Originals, Limited Giclees are available for you to take home or come and just browse the ever changing collection. You will want to include this in your wine tours and meet the well known Louise Lambert. To ensure that artist are on location, we recommend calling or texting before your visit.

Thompson Okanagan

West Kelowna

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Fireweeds Boutique

shopping, indigenous culture

shopping, indigenous culture

Welcome to Fireweeds Boutique a 100% Indigenous Owned + Women Operated Store, Online & Mobile Boutique in Kelowna, B.C. The Boutique Store is located Downtown Kelowna at #100 - 1465 Ellis Street where you shop Shop Indigenous and Support 100% Authentic Indigenous Made Brands & Collections that are Indigenous Curated by the owner directly from Indigenous Designers & Artists from Turtle Island or so-called North America. Shop Clothing, Gifts, Jewelry, Home, Bath & Body, and Beauty. Follow Us On Social Media @fireweeds.boutique on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Thompson Okanagan

Kelowna

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Sea Wolf Adventures

indigenous culture, bird watching, boating, whale watching, wildlife tours

indigenous culture, bird watching, boating, whale watching, wildlife tours

Sea Wolf Adventures connects travellers to destinations in the Broughton Archipelago and the Great Bear Rainforest for grizzly bear viewing, wilderness and wildlife experiences, and First Nations cultural tours. Your guides are well trained in tradition and wildlife guiding. They will give you a deeper experience into First Nations culture and heritage of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. Safe. True. Education -- a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. Our vessels are brand new, state of the art, and very seaworthy.

Vancouver Island

Port McNeill

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Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort

fishing, paddling, horseback riding & ranches, hiking, resorts & wilderness lodges

fishing, paddling, horseback riding & ranches, hiking, resorts & wilderness lodges

Escape to this 5-star, all-inclusive wilderness resort and luxury guest ranch in the rugged heartland of British Columbia. Siwash Lake is an intimate and ultra private hideaway for adventurous families and couples who seek meaningful, impactful travel and the finer things in life. This National Geographic honoured lodge is renowned for its extraordinary eco adventures in an enchanting setting amid Nature. Horseback ride to your heart's desire, fly fish for trout in wild lakes and streams, sleep under the softest linens and dine on exquisite home-grown organic cuisine. Other wilderness adventures include 3D all terrain archery, luxury star gazing, hiking, biking, glamping, sport clay shooting, kayaking, SUPing and so much more. Siwash Lake is Canada's top eco-friendly luxury destination according to the Globe & Mail, a proud member of the Magnificent 7 Luxury Wilderness Lodges of Canada, featured in Forbes, and ranked among the ten best guest ranches in North America by USA Today. Regenerative travel at its finest!

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

70 Mile House

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August Point Lodge

fishing, hotels, indigenous culture

fishing, hotels, indigenous culture

Whether you are on a business trip or want to leave the crowds behind and experience the west coast of Vancouver Island, our daily B&B packages will make it easy for you to book your stay in Zeballos. New and comfortable rooms are all equipped with coffee makers, microwaves, refrigerators and TVs, as well bathroom with bathtub and shower.

Vancouver Island

Zeballos

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Vetter Falls Lodge

indigenous culture, bed & breakfasts

indigenous culture, bed & breakfasts

Northern British Columbia

New Aiyansh

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Nisga'a Museum

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

indigenous culture, museums & heritage sites

Northern British Columbia

New Aiyansh

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Nass Valley Bed & Breakfast

bed & breakfasts, indigenous culture

bed & breakfasts, indigenous culture

Welcome to our Western Red Cedar Post and Beam duplex cabin with 1,200 foot wrap around deck, amazing mountain vista views on 172 acres of Northern BC wilderness. Located approximately 109 kms north of Terrace, BC in the beautiful Nass Valley, home of the Nisga'a Nation. The east end guest cabin boasts 3 private bedrooms with open concept living/dining/kitchen area, 27 ft. vaulted ceilings and access to many trails. An additional 2 bedrooms with 17 ft. vaulted ceilings and a shared bath are available on the second floor of the west end dining cabin. Breakfast is included with your room and lunches and dinners will be provided upon request at an additional cost.

Northern British Columbia

New Aiyansh

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Skwachays Lodge

indigenous culture, hotels, shopping, art galleries

indigenous culture, hotels, shopping, art galleries

VNHS opened Skwachàys Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery, and the Artists in Residence Program in June of 2012. The former Pender Hotel was transformed from a three-and-a-half-story derelict SRO hotel to a unique Indigenous social enterprise that combines a boutique hotel with a street-level art gallery, that supports on-site housing and studio space for 24 Indigenous artists. VNHS identified the vulnerability of many urban Indigenous artists artists in need of housing, artists who for various reasons are not able to properly represent and market themselves or their work. Often these artists are commercially exploited through a long established street or underground market that takes advantage of their vulnerability. They try to live off their work by selling on the street or in the bars or through the commercial dealer network that purchases original, gallery quality art for, at times, only five or ten cents on the dollar. By creating a live/work supportive complex with a built-in gallery and community production space, VNHS took a lead role in addressing the social and economic inequities that Indigenous artists can face. The Artists in Residence Program is a unique and life-changing housing program for practicing Indigenous artists. The program includes very affordable housing in clean, unfurnished bachelor suites, 24/7 access to shared artist workshops, and participation in programming opportunities for personal and professional development that help artists develop their craft and move into the next phase of their careers. A 3-year residency in the program is dependent on successful program participation and the achievement of self-defined career goals. Emerging, mid-career, and senior artists are welcome to apply. To date we have had over 110 Indigenous artists complete the program. The Lodge, the Urban Indigenous Fair-Trade Gallery and production space are operated as a self-sustaining social enterprise. Artists are paid a fair price for their work. The model follows the established practices found in the art world. Generally an artist receives between 30%-60% of the retail price depending on the artists reputation and the cost that is underwritten by the gallery (framing, marketing and promotional expenses.) In short, when a guest spends their overnight travel dollars at the Skwachàys Lodge there is a social impact people are housed. When a guest, a member of the community or a company purchases authentic Indigenous art at the Fair Trade Gallery, there is a social impact a simple purchase fights cultural misappropriation and ensures that Indigenous artists are paid fairly for their work. Cultural tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the tourism sector and there is absolutely a place for our urban Indigenous artists to participate in this industry as a means of reclaiming their lives and independence.

Vancouver Coast & Mountains

Vancouver

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Cross River Education & Retreat Centre

cabins & cottages, hiking, cabins & cottages

cabins & cottages, hiking, cabins & cottages

We provide off-the-grid cabins and programs bridging ecotourism with social conscience in the Canadian Rockies.

Kootenay Rockies

Radium Hot Springs

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