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Indigenous communities and organizations across British Columbia host events and gatherings that bring people together to share Indigenous culture, knowledge, and hospitality.
While some gatherings are for community members only, many Indigenous events are open to all–vibrant powwows, gallery openings, readings, in-person workshops, dance performances, tournaments, and other events.
These offerings are your welcome to experience Indigenous cultures and communities in person. All events listed below are open to the general public. This means all are welcome. Attend a local event to celebrate and learn from more than 200 unique Indigenous communities in British Columbia.
Bookmark this page for an updated list of Indigenous gatherings and events open to the public.
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere exhibition of The Art of Dimension, featuring the copper, gold and silver carving artistry of Haida Gwaii’s lauded Skil Xaaw Jesse Brillon, alongside Bill Reid’s own masterful repoussé works.
Vancouver
View DetailsBunk #7 is the true story of six boys and a riot at Edmonton Indian Residential School in St. Albert, Alberta in 1960-61. Its central image is cultural resilience - the capability of a cultural system to absorb adversity, deal with change and continue to develop.
Burnaby
View DetailsSeptember 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The annual South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, we will celebrate traditional Indigenous cultures and resiliency.
Victoria
View DetailsThe Annual General Assembly takes place each year, along with the Syilx Elder Youth Summit. The event brings together the Syilx Okanagan Nation to celebrate our accomplishments and provide an opportunity for Nation members to come together.
Penticton
View DetailsThe Nk'Mip Desert Heritage Society annual fundraiser will be held this year on Friday, October 6th at Nk'Mip RV & Campground Clubhouse.
Join in for a Fundraiser Fiesta - a fun evening with live entertainment!
Osoyoos
View DetailsBill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the Vancouver premiere exhibition of 13 Moons Around the Lake from October 25, 2023 – January 28, 2024, part of a larger, multi-year exhibition titled Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey, curated by Nlaka’pamux artist Nadine Spence.
Vancouver
View DetailsComing Home For the Children is a short documentary profiling a seven-term former First Nations Chief, Wayne Christian, and hosted by adult-adoptee and foster care survivor, Charlene SanJenko. Visit the link to learn when and where you can watch in-person or virtually.
lake country, Online, Gold Rush Trail, Great Bear Rainforest, Chilcotin, Kootenays, Canadian Rockies, Northern Rockies & Alaska Highway, Nass Valley, Highway 16, Routes, Kelowna/Westbank, Vernon, Thompson-Nicola, Shuswap, Similkameen Valley, Thompson Valley, Wells Gray & Mount Robson, Sea to Sky, Sechelt, Whistler, Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Central Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, North Island, Pacific Rim, Southern Vancouver Island and Victoria
View DetailsWe walk gently and encourage education and exploration about the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures in British Columbia.
