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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Laura Wee Lay Laq (right) talks about the features on a newly unveiled cultural information sign featuring stories and images with Halq’eméylem words. Stó:lō Tourism worked together with FVRD Parks to have the sign installed at Island 22 on Monday morning. The sign is one of 10 that will be going up in Chilliwack. Other Stó:lō Tourism signs are located at the Sto:lo Artisan Centre and at Tourism Chilliwack. JENNA HAUCK/ PROGRESS
The Chilliwack Progress-June 30,2009
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| COME SEE THE UNVEILING!!!! Saturday May 23rd, at 11am |
The Stó:lō Tourism Commission is pleased to announce that our BC150 Project, "Tl'o Tem Wiyothtset', 'It's Always Our Time' will have a Place Name Sign installation at the Tourism Chilliwack Visitor Centre. We invite you to attend the installation ceremony at 44150 Luckakuck Way, on Saturday May 23rd, at 11am. Light refreshments will be provided.
The “Lhílheqey” – Mt. Cheam Place Name Sign is one of several place name signs being installed within the Stó:lō traditional lands, and will include partnerships with many First Nation communities and partner organizations. The first sign was installed earlier this year at Tzeachten, in front of the Stó:lō Artisan Center.
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“Spirit of Place”: British Columbia Young Artists Exhibition
Stó:lō Tourism Commission sponsored Sr. Artist Mentor Laura Wee-Láy-Láq to travel to Ottawa for the opening of Emily Carr University of Art & Design's “Spirit of Place” exhibit at Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean's residence at Rideau Hall, March 25, 2009. The Tzeachten First Nation sponsored pod representative Samantha Pederson. Samantha was accompanied by her mom, Sandra Bonner-Pederson of Bear Image Productions.
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| 1st Annual
"Spirit of the People" Pow Wow
Prospera Centre, Chilliwack, BC, CANADA
GRAND ENTRY
FRIDAY AT 7 PM
SATURDAY AT 1 PM & 7 PM
SUNDAY AT 12 PM (ONE SESSION ONLY)
MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
GERALD SITTING EAGLE OF SIKSIKA, ALBERTA &
NELSON LEON OF CHEHALIS, BC
ARENA DIRECTOR: ZACK CAILING
HOST DRUM: EYA-HEY NAKODA
WHIP MAN: LEWIS POINT & LESLIE JOE
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Zack Cailing
Arena Director
& daughter Carol Cailing
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The 1st Annual Spirit of the People Pow Wow, July 24 – 26, 2009, Prospera Centre, Chilliwack, BC, CANADA.
The Spirit of the People Pow Wow is a drug and alcohol free event for the entire family showcasing First Nations culture in an inspiring, weekend event. Songs, regalia, dance and traditional foods will be shared allowing Sto:lo and a diversity of cultures to provide the City of Chilliwack and British Columbia an opportunity to host North America while enjoying the benefits of this great cultural tourism initiative. – Maxine Prevost
A Native Artists’ Market, and will host over 35 Native Artisan Vendors at the Indoor Aboriginal Artisans market on the concourse. This is a Public Welcome Event.
We recognize the challenging economic times, and ask you consider allocating your resources to supporting the healing way, cultural sharing and excitement of the Pow Wow.
The Prospera Centre has seating for 5,000, offering you a large market and audience to promote your business. For those who do not require promotion, but instead would like to financially support the Spirit of the People Pow Wow, we can provide Charitable Tax Receipts for your donations.
Sponsors will be recognized on event programs, promotional materials, various websites, during the Pow Wow, and as an honoured guest in the Grand Entry on Saturday at 1PM. Sponsorship levels offer various add ons that may include: access to preferred seating, space to showcase your business or organization on the concourse, and various levels of complimentary weekend passes to the Spirit of the People Pow Wow.
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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
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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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