Many thanks to Giselle Henry, Aboriginal Coordinator on the PSAC BC Regional Council, who has volunteered to prepare a monthly listing of community events - many of which are related to Indigenous issues - from around the province that may be of interest to PSAC members. In the spirit of building allies, everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Here's the event listing for November.
Vancouver
November 02, 2017, 6:30 PM
Herstory In Focus: Celebrating Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery · Vancouver
November 03, 2017
Honouring Reconciliation: Hearing the Truth (Panel Discussion)
West Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive.
November 04,2017, 10AM
#Metoo rally
Vancouver Art Gallery
November 08, 2017, 9:30AM
Veterans Tribute
Victory Square, Carnegie Center, Friendship Center
November 10, 2017, 10:00AM until 3:00PM
Family Traditional Life Cycle
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Center
For more information, email indigenouswomenrise@pafnw.ca - include your full name, phone number, and aboriginal community you are from.
November 18 and 19,2017
Squamish Valley Pow wow
Totem Hall, Stawamus Road
November 20,2017
2017 Vancouver Trans Day of Remembrance
Carnegie Community Center, 401 East Hastings Street
Surrey
November 03, 2017, participants should arrive by 6:30pm, the ceremony starts at 7:00pm.
Community Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society, 13632 – 110A Avenue, Surrey
November 07, 2017
Beginner Cree Classes at FRAFCA
A101-10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC
Fraser Valley
Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival – November 18 and 19, 2017
Various locations between Mission and the District of Kent, on Highway 7
Fort Langley
November 18, 2017
Louis Riel Day
Join with several Métis organizations who will be presenting Louis Riel Day at Fort Langley NHS. The day will be packed with Métis cultural activities, from finger weaving to jigging and archery.
Abbotsford
November 1 to November 8, 2017
Witness Blanket
Evered Hall University of Fraser Valley, 33844 King Road
Prince George
November 04, 2017
3rd Annual Ying’hentzit First Nations Art and Music Gala
444 George Street, Prince George, BC
Prince Rupert
November 01, 2017, 7PM
Journey through Grief
District Hospice Society
Victoria
November 02, 2017, 11AM to 1:00PM
Voices of the Salmon Frontlines
Circle at the Legislature, Victoria
Campbell River
November 26, 2017, 1:00 to 3:00PM
Aboriginal Drum Making Workshop
Awatin Art 104- 909 Island Highway