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
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Stó:lõ Business & Artisan Centre
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What people are saying........
"A feast for the eyes"
"What an incredible room full of talent"
"Kudos - This is fantastic"
"Wa'las ik, Gilakas'la! (Really Great, Thank you!)"
Unit 29 - 6014 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC V2R 5M4
T. 604-858-0009
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Laura is Oweekeno and Salish and resides in Ch'iyaqtel First Nation. Laura specializes in Hand building and Primitive Firing Techniques. She has exhibited her one of a kind original works of art locally, nationally and internationally for more than thirty years.
Laura assisted Aaron Nelson-Moody with the carved house posts which are showcased at the entrance of the Stó:lõ Artisan Centre and promoted cultural awareness in the preparation of the Grand Opening of the Artisan Centre. |
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Gracie is from the Soowahlie First Nation and is a Stó:lõ cultural facilitator/teacher of many traditions, such as the Halq'emeylem language, cedar bark processing, drum making, drumming and singing.
Gracie has three children: Theresa, Sarah Jo and Travis and 3 granddaughters: Daniellea, and twins Jessalyn and Jazamyn. |
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Phyllis (Qwoy'tic'a) is a Stó:lõ/'Nlaka'pamux First Nation artist and artisan from Kwantlen First Nation, located along the Fraser River in Fort Langley.
Qwoy'tic'a's interest in art began over the last decade. She has been oil painting since 1996 and designing hand-carved jewelry in silver and gold since 2001. She also enjoys the traditional crafts of cedar bark and wood weaving.
Qwoy'tic'a's art is inspired by her aboriginal heritage. Her carved jewelry and oil paintings reflect her love for the beauty and strength of the natural world of traditional ways of her people. |
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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}
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