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.