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ABBOTSFORD
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2018
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thunderbird Memorial Square, 2788 Sumas Mountain Road, Abbotsford, BC.  Plaza in front of Clearbrook Library. 

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at the Thunderbird Memorial Square, near the Abbotsford Civic complex. Performances by dancers, singers and fiddlers. Tents around Thunderbird Memorial Square will hold traditional activities such as weaving, story-telling, food and information about First Nations and Metis organizations in the Abbotsford area.  All free.

CHILLIWACK
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations
June 21, 2018
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tzeachten Sports Field, 46770 Bailey Road, Chilliwack BC 

Talk about the history of National Indigenous Peoples Day, local history and translation of names booth.  Traditional games and dinner.  Children’s activities include bouncy castle.   

FORT LANGLEY
National Indigenous Peoples Day event 
June 23, 2018
10:00 AM –  5:00 PM

23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley National Historic Site, Parks Canada

Discover the Indigenous peoples role in Fort Langley’s history and today.  Hear First Nations stories and challenge your motor skills with the Salmon Run Relay.  Witness drumming and waving demonstrations.  Guided tour at 11:00 AM, Walking tour with Fern Gabriel, Drumming and Singing performance, bake over demonstration.  Special guest Ken Pruden will be sharing Métis stories in the Big House at our new Metis exhibit. 

LANGLEY
Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society, National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration,
June 23, 2018

Douglas Park Band Shell, 20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley

Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society (LFVAS) will be hosting a National Indigenous Peoples celebration.   Big drum and Indigenous artisans along with an entertainment stage.

LANGLEY
National Indigenous Peoples Day, presented by Lower Fraser Valley Aboriginal Society
June 23, 2018
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Douglas Park, 20550 Douglas Crescent, Langley

Vendors, children’s activities, free fun afternoon in the park.  Aboriginal culture and heritage. 

PORT MOODY
Port Moody Station Museum,
National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 17, 2018
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

2734 Murray Street, Port Moody BC 

Join us to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, featuring a wool weaving workshop, activities for the kids and programing throughout the day for kids to learn about traditional uses of the land.  The day will end with Tsawaysia (Alice Guss) leading a talking circle.

RICHMOND
Pathways Aboriginal Youth Centre and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society present their National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
June 23, 2018
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM

12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond BC in Steveston Village at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Come and experience National Indigenous Day Celebrations at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.   

SURREY
Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association
June 21, 2018
3:00 PM until 8:00 PM

13428 Old Yale Road, Surrey BC

Last year over 2,000 people attended this celebration, starting at 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. The official opening ceremonies begin at 4:00 PM. 

VANCOUVER
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art – Free admission to Gallery on June 21, 2018
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, 639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Free admission to the Gallery on June 21, between 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

VANCOUVER
Trout Lake National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2018
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre located, 1607 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1S7

June 21, 2018, pancake breakfast begins at 9:00 AM.  Friendship walk from the Friendship Centre to Trout Lake begins at 11:00 AM, walk starts at VACFS then to Commercial Drive.  Trout Lake Events starting at 12:00 noon – 5:00 PM,
1) stage with entertainment – TBA
2) Teepee Village with activities for children and Pow wow dancing with drum group,
3) Arts and crafts fair
4) Resource Fair
5) Canoe demonstrations,
To learn more about the event go to: http://www.vafcs.org/events/national-indigenous-day/