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Stò:lō Events Calendar 2009

Jan 18, 25:Feb 1, 8 Winter Tales, First Nations Storytelling Series,   Xa:ytem Interpretive Centre, Mission


March 6 - 8 People of the River Pow Wow, Evergreen Hall, Chilliwack


April 11-26 3rd  Annual Seabird Island Tulip Festival, Seabird Island, Agassiz


May 29 – 31 40th Seabird Island Festival, Seabird Island, Agassiz


June 5 - 7 Cultus Lake Canoe Festival, Cultus Lake, Main Beach


June 21 National Aboriginal Day,
Xá:ytem Interpretive Centre, Mission


July 11 Artisan Days, Stò:lō Artisan Centre,  Chilliwack


July 24 – 26
Spirit of the People Pow Wow, Prospera Centre, Chilliwack


November 11 Stò:lō Nation Remembrance Day Ceremony, Coqualeetza, Chilliwack


November 14 4th Annual Aboriginal Spirit: Honouring Women, Arts & Fashion, Tzeachten Community Hall, Chilliwack


November 27 - 29  7th Annual Christmas Craft Crawl, Stò:lō Artisan Centre, Chilliwack


December 5  Halq’eméylem Christmas Carols and Native Tea, Stò:lō Artisan Centre, Chilliwack



Contact Us:

Unit 29 - 6014
Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC
V2R 5M4

T.604-858-0009
F. 604-858-3829



Welcome to a land of lush green hills, dense forest, pristine lakes, ancient hot springs and a rich cultural history that spans thousands of years. Your vacation begins en route to our beautiful territories with the highway fading behind you and lush greenery flourishing ahead. Our land is spirited with longhouses and cultural interpretive centres waiting to welcome you, tribal dancers ready to perform, and feasts carefully prepared for you to delight in. Warm your heart and enchant your senses among the Stó:lõ (pronounced Stah-low), the people of the river.

Our land is beautiful; let us share its stories, its legends and our connection to it with you. Leave refreshed and fulfilled knowing you have made friends for life with a radiant people with a vibrant living culture.

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Spirit of the People Pow Wow

The Spirit of the People Pow Wow is proud to announce
the Champions for 2009. 

- Click here for full details. -
Champion Dancers List 2009.PDF

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Photo Gallery

Visit our photo-gallery, and view our on-line films and photo's.

Contact Lucie Hansom to request print quality photo's from our on-line Photo Library or DvD's.

Inspirations

Successful Aboriginal Owners are flourishing in your area.

Every month please visit our site to read our inspirational story of the month. Do you have a story to share?
Tell us about it!

Artisan Centre


What people are saying..

"A feast for the eyes"

"What an incredible room full of talent"

"Kudos - This is fantastic"


Our Mandate

Stó:lõ Tourism Commission Promotes Aboriginal Tourism in the Stó:lõ Territory throughout the Fraser Valley. Unique tourism operations include Cultural Interpretive Centres, Longhouses, Pit Houses, Boat Tours, Campgrounds, Cultural Events, Canoe Races, Pow Wows, and Agri Tourism.

Aboriginal Tourism is a growing industry in British Columbia. Many programs and opportunities are available for travelers, existing businesses, and of course, Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Providers.

This site has been designed for three reasons:

  1. To showcase the existing Aboriginal Tourism Products and Services in the area
  2. To communicate to Aboriginal People in the Stó:lõ Territory the opportunities that exist in the Aboriginal Tourism Industry
  3. To offer resources to existing businesses and those wishing to start their own businesses

If you are an Aboriginal Person in the lower mainland looking for self employment opportunities, resources and research please spend some time reading the resources we have compiled for you!

 

New Aboriginal Tourism Training Partnership Announced!

An exciting 12 session Tourism Business Training.

Find out all you need to know to plan your tourism related business now.

Participants will determine group delivery dates and session times.

Don’t miss out on this free training.

Dedicated individuals with a dream of self sufficiency please apply.

Email registration preferred.

 Scf.paula@shawcable.com

See you in September!

CLICK here for full details

SECOND ANNUAL
FIRST NATIONS NIGHT WITH THE CHILLIWACK BRUINS!
Saturday, Oct 3rd, 2009


Game time: 7:00pm CHILLIWACK BRUINS vs. Kelowna Rockets PROSPERA CENTRE, CHILLIWACK TICKETS ONLY $14! (Save $4)

Click Here to download Poster

~ New ~
Stò:lō Tourism Aboriginal Business Location Map!

The Stò:lō Tourism Aboriginal Business Directory and Map covers the region from
Ft. Langley to Yale, BC.

Find over 18 Aboriginal owned and operated businesses.

Download Printable map
[513kb .PDF}