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2 events, -  Join us to recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day by watching a powerful documentary on Haida resistance and environmental justice. On a misty morning in the fall of 1985, a small group of Haida people blockaded a muddy dirt road on Lyell Island, demanding the government work with Indigenous people to find a way to protect […] Free -  Join us for a special evening of shíshálh culture and connection at GPAG with Candace Campo. Free and open to all. Candace, ancestral name xets’emits’a (to always be there), is a Shíshálh (Sechelt) member from the Sunshine Coast, BC and the co-founder of Talaysay Tours. Trained as an anthropologist and teacher, she shares the stories […] Free |
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2 events,Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of live music, soccer-themed activities, local food vendors, and family entertainment. Everyone is welcome! -Live music-Games & activites-Food vendors-Special presentation by the shíshálh Nation-Free admission Schedule of Events:-11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Pre-festival welcoming Carnival Band (and ongoing throughout the day)-12:00 pm - 12:40 pm: Opening […] Step into the quiet wonder of the forest and discover how moss, mycelium, and mighty trees are woven together in a living, breathing tapestry. This complimentary guided walk invites you to explore the hidden relationships that sustain our coastal woodlands, offering new ways to see, sense, and connect with the natural world. Top of Lehman […] |
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1 event, - A look at the realm of Coastal and Interior Salish Transformer stories as a relational matrix of storied ecology rather than a collapsed box of morality lessons and mythology. Free, with registration required; a link to the event via Zoom will be sent to you after registration. Please note that this event takes place online […] Free |
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1 event,A free public showing sponsored by the Powell River Public Library. The doors of the Patricia Theatre open at 12:45pm and admission to the screening is free of charge and on a first come first serve basis. Run time: 1hr.16min. Q&A with filmmakers to follow the film. For More information contact mmerlino@prpl.ca |
3 events,Join us for a vibrant celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day! The shishalh Nation invites everyone to come together to honour and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. Event Highlights: Traditional opening from our Chief and CouncilCultural performances and storytellingIndigenous Peoples Craft FairKids Fun ZoneCanoe Rides at the WaterfrontMagic Show […] Free June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Jun 21 & 23. Tipi, powwow drum and bannock with the United Canadian Métis Nation | all welcome This is a FREE syiyaya Days event. Drop-in. Free |
1 event,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] |
3 events,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Jun 21 & 23. Tipi, powwow drum and bannock with the United Canadian Métis Nation | all welcome This is a FREE syiyaya Days event. Drop-in. Free - Presenters & Circle Keepers: tituya Keith Julius, híwus Calvin Craigan, Dale Sankey, Kerry Mahlman This participatory workshop will help to understand how colonization of the land we now know as British Columbia and Canada has impacted the people who lived here long before settlers arrived. Through this exercise you will explore the nation-to-nation relationship between […] |
2 events,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Jun 24 - 1pm & Jun 29, 6:30pm. Jun 24 with Circle Keepers: hiwus Calvin Craigan, Diane Marshall, Joy Song. Jun 29 with Circle Keepers: tituya Keith Julius, Kathie Tweedie, Jeannette Gibbons. Limited Space | Register at www.rjpsc.org. This is a FREE syiyaya Days event. Free |
4 events,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] - with Talaysay Tours This tour focuses on stories, place, public art, cultural memory, and the importance of listening to indigenous voices within shared public spaces. The tour includes time with the Reconciliation Pole where conversations about cultural visibility, truth-telling, remembrance, and the work of restoring respectful relationships are welcomed and encouraged. Limited Space | Register […] Free - A complimentary community shoreline walk at Porpoise Bay, offered as part of Syiyaya Days, this guided experience is connected to the wider community gathering supported by the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, the District of Sechelt, and the shíshálh Nation. Through story, observation, and coastal exploration, Salish Sea & Me invites you to reflect on the relationships […] |
5 events,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] to Aug 16th. wa shew̓áy̓ ta x̱wítl’em is the name of a new growing space in Gibsons that brings together Indigenous plants traditionally used for weaving, cordage, dye, and textile practices while supporting the restoration of the pond ecosystem and surrounding habitat. This garden is a living space of cultural revitalization, ecological care, and intergenerational knowledge sharing […] Free - Join Andrew Procknow, Director of Development for the First Nations Health Foundation, for an engaging community presentation on the tutulshenam Healing House project that will be built in our community. Andrew will share an update on the progress of the tutulshenam Healing House project and the vision behind bringing culturally grounded, traditional healing and wellness […] Free |
5 events, - Join ḵ’atxa’mat Fran Nahanee for a walking tour exploring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh culture and the history of Ch’kw’elhp in Gibsons. With Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ancestry tracing back nine generations to the village site of Ch’kw’elhp, Fran shares a wealth of cultural knowledge through warm, engaging storytelling. Starting point: Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Cost: Free (donations to the Museum […] June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Recognizing individuals and organizations who demonstrate exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering reconciliation in British Columbia. This recognition belongs to the many people who have walked alongside this work—Elders, knowledge keepers, community members, partners, and all those who continue to show up with care, courage, and commitment to reconciliation on the shíshálh swiya. […] Free |
4 events,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free to Aug 16th. wa shew̓áy̓ ta x̱wítl’em is the name of a new growing space in Gibsons that brings together Indigenous plants traditionally used for weaving, cordage, dye, and textile practices while supporting the restoration of the pond ecosystem and surrounding habitat. This garden is a living space of cultural revitalization, ecological care, and intergenerational knowledge sharing […] Free |
4 events, - with Talaysay Tours A special seasonal variation that weaves bird teachings with cultural plant teachings, berry plants, habitat, seasonal ecology, and the relationships between birds, plants, people, and place. Limited Space | Register at www.talaysay.com/events This is a FREE syiyaya Days event. Free June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free |
4 events,June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] - This session invites readers, educators, and community members to reflect on ethical relationships with Indigenous story(works). Led by local artist and educator, Manuela Salinas, this talk aims to instill a commitment to respect and appreciate the significance, sacredness, and spirituality of Indigenous story(works) in ways that honour the complexity and labour of intentions of Indigenous […] Free Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free |
3 events, - 10:30 Parades along Cowrie Street to Hackett Park. Park activities noon - 4pm 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. featuring local music, food vendors, family activities, and artisan displays. June 21 - July 1. A vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1), a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Watch […] Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free |
2 events,Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free to Aug 16th. wa shew̓áy̓ ta x̱wítl’em is the name of a new growing space in Gibsons that brings together Indigenous plants traditionally used for weaving, cordage, dye, and textile practices while supporting the restoration of the pond ecosystem and surrounding habitat. This garden is a living space of cultural revitalization, ecological care, and intergenerational knowledge sharing […] Free |
2 events,Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free to Aug 16th. wa shew̓áy̓ ta x̱wítl’em is the name of a new growing space in Gibsons that brings together Indigenous plants traditionally used for weaving, cordage, dye, and textile practices while supporting the restoration of the pond ecosystem and surrounding habitat. This garden is a living space of cultural revitalization, ecological care, and intergenerational knowledge sharing […] Free |
2 events,Featuring Hazel Bell-Koski - a gathering of images that honour and celebrate the multi-faceted mysterious event called life on planet earth. The images come from many places: dreams, casual phrases, flashes of insight offered by a vision, poems, a conversation, a pattern of leaves on the ground, the song of a bird. Learn more here. Free to Aug 16th. wa shew̓áy̓ ta x̱wítl’em is the name of a new growing space in Gibsons that brings together Indigenous plants traditionally used for weaving, cordage, dye, and textile practices while supporting the restoration of the pond ecosystem and surrounding habitat. This garden is a living space of cultural revitalization, ecological care, and intergenerational knowledge sharing […] Free |