The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30, 2024. It is a day of public awareness and commemoration of the painful history of residential schools in Canada. This day is also meant to educate about the rich cultural traditions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada and in local
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Head to Presentation House Theatre for Nchem?u?s Day – a fun day of sharing with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, artists, and storytellers. Celebrating “people coming together”, this free community event features artwork unveilings, a carving demonstration, traditional and untraditional storytelling, stand-up comedy, and the chance to play the ancient Indigenous
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A partnership between The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and Musqueam, this family-friendly event celebrates Indigenous creativity, culture and community. There will be Indigenous vendors, food trucks, community presenters, film screenings, and cultural performances and workshops. Entrance to the events on Saturday are FREE, but select concerts and workshops
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Be present and learn about Indigenous culture at the Skookum Surrey Truth and Reconciliation event. There will be drumming, teachings and story sharing, bannock and warm beverages. Skookum Surrey When: September 27, 2024 Time: 3pm-5pm Location: Holland Park Address: 13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey Website: www.facebook.ca

Explore what makes each person unique and discover how to spread kindness through artmaking. Christine Mackenzie, an Indigenous artist, facilitator, speaker, and curator, will share her experience as an Indigenous woman and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation. Learn how to use different art mediums by creating a small, mixed-media
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Witness dancing by Wild Moccasin Dancers  and drumming by Host Drum StarChild at this family-friendly event. Indigenous vendors and food trucks will be available. Voices of Our Children: When: September 30, 2023 Time: TBA Location: Westminster Pier Park Address: 1 6th Street, New Westminster Website: www.newwestcity.ca

Bring your family to experience the rich Indigenous history and culture at the annual Stɑl̓əw̓ Pow Wow at the Langley Events Center. The aim of this 3-day event is to celebrate Indigenous culture, music, dance, art, and regalia. All families are welcome to attend and learn the important role tradition
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Members of the UBC community, families, and those in solidarity are welcome to participate in this event. The march is intergenerational and aims to be educational and supportive to the Indigenous community on campus and beyond. Educational activities will allow younger participants to connect with the original inhabitants of the
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