Authentically Indigenous Festival

on Nex̱wlélex̱wm / Bowen Island

June 7 - 30, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUTHENTICALLY INDIGENOUS FESTIVAL on Nex̱wlélex̱wm/ BOWEN ISLAND

A multi-day array of events and activities celebrating Indigenous culture, arts and other expressions of creativity. 
Presented by the Hearth - Arts on Bowen, in collaboration with Simon Daniel James (Winadzi), Guest-curator

JUNE 7 - 30, 2024

AUTHENTICALLY INDIGENOUS EXHIBITION

ARTIST OPENING EVENT: JUNE 8, 6 PM - 8 PM

Speakers and Performance

INDIGENOUS CHILDREN’S EXHIBITION

Art by local Indigenous Youth

ARTIST OPENING EVENT: JUNE 8TH, 1 - 3 PM

JUNE 15, 2024 4:30 - 8:30 PM

INDIGENOUS FEAST - MEADOWBROOK FARM

1125 Grafton Road, Bowen Island, BC

In celebration of Bowen Island’s Authentically Indigenous Festival

Authentic, traditional, farmed and foraged indigenous menu

presented by Chefs Eric Miller and Jody Peck

Performances of song and dance.

Silent Auction to support Highway of Tears:

Carrier Sekani Family Services

Events are outside - Please dress accordingly.

Carpooling recommended. Parking is limited.

Cash Bar opens at 4:30pm. Debit/Credit accepted

June 7 - 30, 2024

Activities of the project and all events will take place at the Hearth Gallery, the outdoor Cultural Corner and Eagle Gathering Stage, located at 430 Bowen Island Trunk Road, on Bowen Island, BC., with the exception of the Community Feast to be held at Meadowbrook Farms, Bowen Island.

JUNE 21, 2024, 1 PM

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION

Ceremony including dancing and drumming

Eagle Gathering Stage, Hearth Gallery, Bowen Island.

The Hearth - Arts on Bowen

gratefully acknowledges the generous support from our Funders and Sponsors