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Alberta, BC Indigenous events to check out for National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History month, and Indigenous events are taking place across Alberta and BC to celebrate. Of course, National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 is the biggest of these, but events carry on all month long.
By going out and attending these events, not only can you learn the culture, history, and languages of local Indigenous peoples, but you will find great fun and friendship in the welcoming ways of the community.
Events to check out for National Indigenous History month
June 7/8, 14/15, 22, 28/29 Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation's naaʔuu / Tofino, BC
Fill your soul with a Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation cultural experience, shared over a Tla-o-qui-aht inspired dinner
June 7 - 9 Okanagan Indian Band 2nd Annual Komasket Pow Wow / Vernon, BC
2nd Annual Komasket Powwow
Join the 2nd annual pow wow, with drum, song and ceremony. Admission is free, camping is $20 for the weekend.
June 15 The Grande Gathering Gala / Grande Prairie, AB
Grande Prairie Friendship Centre hosts its second annual gala, bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in cultural celebration, with dancing and live music.
June 14 - 16 Chief William Fathers Day Traditional Pow Wow / Williams Lake, BC
This pow wow is held annually on Father's Day, and open to all.
Jun 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
To find a National Indigenous Peoples Day event close to you, check out websites for Indigenous Tourism Alberta or Indigenous Tourism BC.
June 21 K'ómoks Festival / Courtney, BC
Connect with the beauty and power of K'ómoks and Pentlatch as we mark the Historic Opening of Queneesh House.
Alberta Métis Fest at Métis Crossing is one of the largest Indigenous cultural gatherings in Alberta.
June 23 - 24 Alberta Métis Fest / Métis Crossing, AB
Alberta's Métis Community comes together, with music, dance and a big jigging competition!
June 24 - 25 Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow / Grande Prairie, AB
Celebrate with Grande Prairie's Indigenous community, at this big regional pow wow.
June 28 - 20 Kamloopa Powwow
The Kamloopa Powwow is one of the largest in Western Canada and celebrates its 43rd year, with an estimated 500 dancers and drummers from across North America
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