National Indigenous History Month
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Join us at salishan Place by the River in recognizing and celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
National Indigenous History Month is observed every year in June as a time to recognize and honour the heritage and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada, while offering an opportunity for learning, appreciation, and reconciliation.
Community members are invited to take part in these free and low-cost programs to learn, connect, and reflect together. Advance registration is required to secure your spot. Register online or register by phone or in person at any Township community or recreation centre during facility hours.
Scats and Tracks presentation
Saturday, June 6
1:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Led by Karen Gabriel, a Traditional Knowledge Keeper from the Kwantlen Nation, this presentation will explore animal scats, tracks, and skulls. Learn how wildlife signs like droppings and footprints help identify animal species, behaviours, and diets.
Edible Plants presentation
Sunday, June 14
1:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Join Kwantlen First Nation Elder Karen Gabriel for a presentation to learn how to identify edible and medicinal plants — and which ones to avoid.
How Raven Stole the Sun
Interactive performance
Sunday, June 21
1:00 to 2:15pm
Cost: $10 per person
Experience an engaging and interactive retelling of the classic Indigenous story How Raven Stole the Sun by 3 Crows Productions. This high-energy, family-friendly performance invites audience members on stage to participate, using improv, gentle humour, and encouragement to help them contribute their own creativity to the story. Blending entertainment with education, the performance introduces traditional Indigenous place names and languages from across Turtle Island, while sharing important cultural values.
About 3 Crows Productions
3 Crows Productions is a unique group of Indigenous Educational Storytellers dedicated to increasing awareness of culture, history and experience from an Indigenous perspective. As a 100% Indigenous owned and operated company, each member has verifiable ancestry and lived experience to share. Each member is dedicated to educating the future generations of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members through presentations, Oral Storytelling, live theatre performances and documentary filmmaking.
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