Indigenous Culture

• ‘Koeye feels like home’: Heiltsuk land-based camp immerses youth in language and culture

  Koeye Camp has been running near Namu, B.C., making a difference in the lives of hundreds of Heiltsuk youth over the past 25 years.

  Canada

  Oct 24
  
• Calgary observes third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with special events

  Several events and activities are taking place around the city this weekend to commemorate the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

  Features

  Sep 29
  
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• ‘A symbol of us’: Esk’étemc-built powwow arbour connects community

  The new powwow arbour offers not only a space for powwows but for culture sharing, gathering and events that bring the community together.

  Canada

  Sep 19
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• Indigenous starblanket project in Calgary ‘brings comfort to people’

  Participants are making the starblanket at Sparrow Artspace in northeast Calgary, part of an exhibit called 'Honouring the Children.'

  Canada

  Sep 18
• ‘Lead with culture’: Indigenous youth share how they learn from doing so

  Indigenous youth take centre stage at Healing Our Spirit Worldwide gathering as they share lessons of leading with culture to almost 4,000 Indigenous attendees.

  Canada

  Sep 15
• Volunteers look forward to North American Indigenous Games in Nova Scotia

  Volunteers have been busy preparing for the arrival of around 5,000 young athletes between the ages of 13 and 19 ahead of the opening ceremony on Sunday.

  Canada

  Jul 14
• Kahnawake Powwow celebrates Indigenous culture in sweltering heat

  Kahnawake's annual pow wow is in full swing, with Indigenous dancing, culture and food on full display. The intense heat did create challenges.

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Countdown begins in N.S. to North American Indigenous Games

  The Games' Canoe Relay celebration ended in Halifax on Friday following events in several communities. The Games themselves will attract athletes from more than 750 nations.

  Canada

  Jul 7
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• Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive on TikTok, connect with community

  Indigenous Box and 4 Generations Creations started during the pandemic out of a love for their community and culture. Now, the businesses continue to grow on TikTok.

  Canada

  Jun 30
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• Thousands turn out for National Indigenous People’s Day celebrations in B.C.

  It was a day "to focus on the good parts of our history and our future, rather than to always have to focus on the trauma," said Williams Lake event emcee Micheal Moses.

  Perspectives

  Jun 21