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Every day is a good day to celebrate Indigenous cultures, and many Indigenous events welcome all guests. Attend your first powwow, participate in lively National Indigenous Peoples’ Day festivities across British Columbia, or attend a cultural feast or workshop.

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Where Weddings Marry with Culture in BC

These six destinations offer wedding experiences that include all of the important touches couples seek with the added benefit of Indigenous...

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Places to Go, Arts & Culture, Tour Operator, Events, Wildlife and Nature, Accommodation

Five Reasons to Love #IndigenousBC

To break it down, here is a list of reasons to love Indigenous tourism in Canada.

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Powwows

Share a memorable Indigenous cultural experience with your family and friends: Explore the Powwow Trail

Powwows are open to everybody. Historically, these Indigenous cultural celebrations of unity allowed all nations to come together, share culture,...

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Arts & Culture

The Drum: Heartbeat of our Indigenous Cultures

Drums can mimic speech, issue battle orders, maintain rhythm in a jazz performance, or invite friends to gather.

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Arts & Culture

Living Legends: Cedar is Life

Cedar is the tree of life, and it is used by Indigenous people for protection, ceremony, and in daily life. Making a small, simple item such as a bracelet reminds us of the limitless physical and spiritual gifts of the land.

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Food & Wine

Living Legends: Stone, Smoke & Clay

Before the appearance of stainless steel cookware and convection ovens and after the introduction of white flour and sugar, Indigenous people expressed and shared culture through food.

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Outdoor Adventure

Living Legends: Respect, Responsibility, Balance

The health of the land, animals, and people are connected: "We were raised as stewards. We were raised under the principle of Yahguudang, which translates to 'respect for all living things,'" says James Cowpar of Haida Style Expeditions.

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Restaurants & Eateries

48 Hours: East of Vancouver in Agassiz, Chilliwack & Langley

This itinerary features options for those looking for a short getaway from the city. Less than two hours east of  Vancouver, the lower Fraser River area is the traditional territory of the Coast Salish and Sto:lo people and has endless options to slow the pace and enjoy.

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Food & Wine

Haida Gwaii Unguided: 72 Hours on the Edge of the World

Experience the art, culture, food, and natural wonder of Haida Gwaii from an Indigenous perspective as a guest on the traditional territory of the Haida.

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