Local Indigenous Experiences Around the Fraser Valley

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Estimated Read Time: 4 min 19 sec We acknowledge the specific communities that are native to the area we call the Fraser Valley: 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, […]

Stó:lō Cultural Tours

We are now offering outdoor grounds tours: Coqualeetza Grounds (Vedder Road, Chilliwack) and St. Marys Grounds (Prior Residential School tours and Xaytem (in Mission) as well as road tours: Chilliwack Lake, Sumas region and Bad Rock (Chilliwack to Yale/return) tours available. Booked on a case by case basis. Email: stolotourism@stolonation.bc.ca for more information. Limited number […]

Heaven N Earth Native Art

Operated and frequently supplied by a mother/daughter team, Heaven N Earth Native Art Gallery and Cultural Studio is packed wall to wall with gorgeous genuine Indigenous art and products. Many of the pieces hold stories that the owner, Teresa, will excitedly share with you as you shop around. Not only can you shop for Indigenous […]

Ruby Creek Art Gallery

The inside of an art gallery, with glass displays around

Welcome to the Ruby Creek Art Gallery; proudly owned and operated by the Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation since 2005. Shop our unique collection of handcrafted Coast Salish Indigenous artwork including carvings, masks, sculptures, drums, paintings & prints, jewelry and giftware. Admire the finest works by emerging and established artists from many First Nations communities. Experience the […]

Nations Creations

An Indigenous Bear claw with a fish in the middle

Nations Creations is an Indigenous owned and operated manufacturer and platform for Indigenous artists. Located on unceded Stó:lō territory, in Agassiz British Columbia, Nations Creations encapsulates the beauty of its surroundings through its Indigenous artisan created pieces. Nations Creations offers the manufacturing and production of corporate clothing and uniforms along with promotional products. Our team of […]

Section 35

SECTION 35 is an Indigenous owned streetwear brand based on the Unceded Territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. SECTION 35 was founded in 2014 and officially launched in March 2016. SECTION 35 has been featured in Vogue, Complex and numerous other publications over the last year. In 2022, SECTION 35 […]

Frettchan Studios

Chantelle Trainor-Matties is an artist from British Columbia, Canada with Nisga’a and Métis heritage that specializes in illustration, graphic design, painting as well as mural work. She works for herself and does freelance and contract work for private and commercial clientele through her small business Frettchan Studios. Her work ranges from bold contemporary Northwest coast […]

Sasq’ets Basket Café  

Tater tots and a delicious bread with toppings on a plate

Sasq’ets Basket Café, a dining experience inspired and immersed in nature. Breakfast and Lunch specials Monday to Friday. Sasq’ets Basket Cafe also offers on-site/off-site catering services, as well as meeting space that can accommodate group events, business retreats, and cultural interpretive services.

Tradish’s The Ancestor Cafe

5 jars of jam sitting on a wooden table

Bringing Traditional Indigenous Nourishment to urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous health-conscious people, while supporting Indigenous food sovereignty with their Plant Medicine Jam line!

Sts’Ailes Cultural Tours

Explore Sts’ailes land, culture and discover “the beating heart” of the Harrison River Valley. Sts’ailes Cultural Tourism offers a variety of services from land acknowledgements to workshops and tours.

Stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society Events

Stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society is dedicated to advocacy and empowering Indigenous artists living in Coast Salish territories in order to share their gifts. stɑl̓əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society offers a variety of events (such as the annual Stɑl̓əw̓ Pow-Wow), workshops, classes and more.