MCBC Indigenous Relations

08/06/2026

Great event in Chilliwack for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation!

National🧡Day🧡for🧡Truth🧡and🧡Reconciliation🧡
Join us September 30, 2026, at Coqualeetza Grounds, near the Longhouse.
🌿“ 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠”
🎤Indigenous guest speakers
🎶Cultural performances
🛍️ Indigenous Vendors

🧡We encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt
Let’s walk together in honour, truth and reconciliation
September🧡30🧡2026
🕙10am to 2pm

📣 If you are interested in hosting a vendor table at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - "Bridging Hearts: A Step Towards Unity and Healing" kindly fill out the form below.
https://form.jotform.com/252245651899065
There are only a few spots available, we will contact you if you have been selected. Thank you! Any questions, please contact Brooke Metchewais at: [email protected].

06/23/2026

Check out one of the Stó:lō Cultural Experience events this summer!

Sto:lo Tourism's Cultural Experience Series now scheduled for 2026!! Everyone is welcome (No registration required, please just arrive at 10:25) Xaytem, Coqualeetza Longhouse and St. Marys tours available most Tuesdays throughout the summer. (See poster for details)

06/20/2026

Join us this evening for a wonderful gathering to hear Music & Storytelling by Terry and Darlene Wildman.

Free event - don't worry about registering, just come out for this great event!

Terry and Darlene, known as Rainsong are a grammy nominated musical duo. Tery is also the lead translator for the First Nations version of the New Testament.

06/20/2026

Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day - go to an event!

It’s almost time! 🪶

Smudge those moccasins, straighten those ribbons, and grab your cedar hats. We want to see everyone looking real deadly as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 at Douglas Park from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Come take a walk down the red carpet, strike a pose, laugh with family and friends, and celebrate the beauty, strength, pride, and traditions that make Indigenous people shine.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

06/09/2026

This weekend at the Fort Langley National Historic Site - Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day!

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On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the entrance to the Fort Langley National Historic Site, we will be celebrating “Honouring the River that Connects and Sustains Us”

Come witness the unveiling ceremony to honour four stunning banners created by artists from the land-based nations: Carlyn Andres from q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Atheana Picha from q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Vanessa Serroul from Máthekwi (Matsqui) and Joan Williams from Se’mya’me’ (Semiahmoo).

05/27/2026

If you live in the Chilliwack area, check out the Fry Bread (bannock) at the Sto:lo gift shop. A delicious treat!

Following that treat, I encourage you to join us for the Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation event happening on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Check out the Walk event - group walks, individual walks and learning sessions: https://www.reconciliationwalk.com/

Frybread Fridays!!!!
Mark your calendars for this Friday May 29th, we will have The Bannock Stand bannock and bites here!!
We are sad to say Julie is moving in July, we will miss her but wish her all the best in her new community!

05/16/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Walk in the Spirit of Reconciliation weekend: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/walk-in-the-spirit-of-reconciliation-2026-tickets-1987866117068?aff=oddtdtcreator

We have some great learning sessions planned and delicious food, as well as group walks. It's free to attend! For more information go to our website at http://www.reconciliationwalk.com/

Don't miss this Indigenous reconciliation event!

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Walk in the Spirit of ReconciliationJoin us May 30, 31 & June 1, 2025 for the 10th Annual WalkWe acknowledge that we are on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples - the S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) peoples, specifically sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), Kwantlen, L...

04/30/2026

Open for anyone to attend. Wear red to recognize the important issue of MMIWG. Watch talented Pow Wow dancers.

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04/01/2026

The First Salmon Ceremony is a special annual event for Indigenous communities. Anyone can attend to learn about and observe this cultural practice.

03/31/2026

Celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day!

Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Languages Day and call on the Government of Canada to fully implement the Indigenous Languages Act and support the reclamation, revitalization, maintenance and strengthening of First Nations languages. Our languages carry culture, identity, and knowledge passed through generations. We honour the tireless work of First Nations language champions and advocates who led the way in reclaiming, revitalizing, and strengthening these languages, ensuring they thrive for future generations. Learn more about our advocacy work: https://ow.ly/9Ljr50YBgL3.

Discover the rich resource library from the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages and learn how you can support and engage with First Nations language programs: https://ow.ly/Q2vk50YBgL5. Let’s keep our voices strong.