Stetís ímexstowx
Stetís ímexstowx (Stah tee-ss ee-mehx-sst-owwhx) – This meaningful phrase translates to “walk beside us” in the beautiful Halq’eméylem language. Our local civic organizations have united around Thunderbird Square and Civic Plaza with a common goal – to create a space for learning and understanding. We’re walking together to share learning opportunities for the public about […]
Voices of the Land: Indigenous Experiences in the Fraser Valley
Before the Fraser Valley Well before this territory was ever called the Fraser Valley, it was known by its Halq’eméylem name, S’ólh Téméxw, meaning “our land” or “our world.” For us, that name serves as a reminder that our organization stems from a lineage of settlers and visitors to this area, the traditional, ancestral land […]
Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge
Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge is owned and operated by the Sts’ailes Development Corporation which serves the sovereign interests of the Sts’ailes (Chehalis) people. Built in 1903 this beautiful heritage home was remodeled into a B&B with 9 unique rooms. The house sits on 87 acres, has a seasonal salt water pool, meditation labyrinth, walking trails […]
Spirit Carvers: A Family Journey with Blade, Bark, and Story
Join Clay and Nathan for a full immersive day, rooted in cultural revival, ancestral craft, and nature connection. Guided by Molded Fortitude Consulting, in collaboration with Blue Heron Reserve, this special event weaves together carving, storytelling, and sacred land-based teachings in a powerful family experience.
First Nations Bead-a-thon
On National Indigenous People’s Day, (Saturday, June 21) we invite you to witness the artistry of beading at our First Nations Beadathon at Ruby Creek Art Gallery (58611 Lougheed Hwy in Ruby Creek). Beading demonstrations, Beading Marketplace, Bannock Truck. Everyone welcome to this free family event.
Celebrating National Indigenous History Month in the Fraser Valley
We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, play and travel on the traditional, ancestral, unceded and shared territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Leq’á:mel, Sema:th, Matheqwí, Qwó:ltl’el, Sq’éwlets, Aitchelitz, Shxwha:y, Skowkale, Squiala, Soowahlie, Tzeachten, Yakweakwioose, Cheam, Skwah, Kwaw Kwaw apilt, Douglas, Seabird Island, Sts’Ailes, Samahquam, Sq’ewá:lxw, Skatin, Chawathil, Shxw’ow’hamel, Xwoxwela:lhp, Peters, Popkum, Skawahlook, Spuzzum, Boston […]
Selxwi:chel Arts & Culture Day
Come join us for Selxwí:chel Arts and Culture Day (formerly Aboriginal Arts and Culture Day) on June 8, 2025! This is an Indigenous-themed skills transmission event with performing arts, interactive crafts, and workshops. The artists facilitating these activities will be from local Indigenous communities.
City of Abbotsford Artist in Residence
Participate in artist-led art drawing exercises that reflect on stories related to local transformer sites. The session will include storytelling and group drawing exercises led by the City of Abbotsford’s 2025 Artist in Residence, Vanessa Serroul. Free for all ages. Registration required. Please dress appropriately the weather as this event will occur rain or shine. […]
Librico Helicopter Tours
Offering authentic cultural experiences year round throughout Spuzzum, Chilliwack ranges, and Harrison. The Stòlō nation (People of the River) have inhabited this land for thousands of years. As we soar through the mountains, you’ll hear their stories and learn about the rich history of this region. Once we land, we’ll walk along an old trade […]
Sasquatch Days in Harrison Hot Springs
The very first Sasquatch Days had taken place on in 1938 and was attended by over 2000 First Nations people from across Canada and United States. Be part of living history as you join us on the shores of Harrison Lake, the traditional territory of Sts’ailes people on the ancient village site of Qwólts and […]
St’át’imc / Stó:lō “Fraser River” Art Exhibition
This art exhibition aims to showcase the differences and similarities between the Sto:lo and St’át’imc peoples traditions, art forms, language, food and medicines and why the river is not only culturally significant, but important to our way of life. Featuring artworks from St’át’imc Artists: Michael Serroul and Vanessa Serroul. This is a free event for all to attend.
Agassiz Healing Community Drum Circle and Meditation Soundscape
Come join us for an evening of nurturing YOU! Feeling stress? Disconnected? Anxious? Looking to release some “crud” and feel lighter while having FUN?! Why be a part of a drum circle?🪘 Being in a drum circle touches every pillar of wellness. Physical, mental, emotional, social and for some people it is spiritual. There are […]