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National Indigenous People's Day

When:

-

Where:

Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Colwood

School:

Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections

Schedule of events

10am

  • Lekwungen Traditional Dancers and singers performance at shore stage.

10:30am

  • Welcome ceremony, traditional welcome and opening remarks on the shore stage
  • Prayer

10:40am

  • Traditional canoe landing protocol practice on the shore of the Esquimalt Lagoon led by Lekwungen (Songhees) Nation Elder Butch Dick

12pm noon

  • Field stage opens for performances
    • Joyful Jiggers with Calvin Cairns and Ry Moran
    • Ribbon Skirt Dancers
    • Esquimalt singers and dancers
    • Red Buff
    • Karen Lee White & Friends
    • Ahousaht drummers and singers
  • Traditional plant walks on Charlie's Trail along Colwood Creek with Cowichan Elder Kenneth Elliott

All day

  • Canoe challenges
  • Childrens field games
  • Children's craft tent
  • Frybread station
  • Food trucks (food & beverages for purchase)
  • Vendors market, partner displays and more!

3pm

  • Closing ceremony

This event's schedule is subject to change

Last updated:

December 27, 2024 | 2:14pm

Category:

Ey Sqlewen The Centre for Indigenous Education & Community