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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.

Food & Wine, Cultural Centres, Culinary & Wellness

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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Heritage Sites

Living Legends: Because our Land is Beautiful

The Okanagan Song, created by Delphine Derickson (Westbank First Nation) and Herman Edward (Lower Similkameen Indian Band), is shared by all People of Okanagan Nation. It is an anthem sung in honour and acknowledges a profound responsibility to care for the land.

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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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