We acknowledge we are situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the Semiahma (Semiahmoo), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) land-based nations.

Visit the Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale on June 21 for Surrey’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration & Wellness Event. Hosted by Semiahmoo, Kwantlen and Katzie First Nations, this free, family-friendly event is an opportunity to acknowledge and show respect and admiration for Indigenous Peoples past, present and future; to share cultural history; and to share spirit, experiences, stories, song, art and dance with each other and the community.

Features and Attractions include:

• Dancing and singing
• Sharing and teachings
• Traditional food, including bannock
• Arts exhibits
• Interactive activities and crafts
• Interactive cultural sports activities
• Teepee storytelling and face painting
• Health and wellness service providers.

Cultural Sharing in Focus

The event includes cultural sharing from the local First Nations with teachings and practices through art, music, storytelling and dance. The 2025 event will welcome the following special guests and many more:

• XiQuelem (Eugene Harry) - XiQuelem is a member of the Cowichan Tribes. He is a Shaker Church minister in Squamish Nation and works at Vancouver Native Health. 
• Jade Turner - Award-winning singer Jade Turner is a proud member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation. Jade was raised in Northern Manitoba, with an upbringing rooted in the art of storytelling. 
• Wild River Singers - A vibrant group of 9 powerful, contemporary singers, representing a harmonious blend of Indigenous voices stretching from Kwantlen, Sto:lo and Thompson to the Shuswap Territories, Saulteau FN and Carrier, all united by their connection to the Fraser River.
• Art Napoleon - Art Napoleon "is a disarming educator, humorist and bridge builder. Not only does he write and sing about the land, social justice, and everyday life observations but half of his songs are in the ancient Canadian tribal language of Nehiyawiwin (aka Cree). The ease with which he slides between modern singer/songwriter to traditional Cree rhythms is a marvel to behold."

Event Schedule

• 2:00 pm - Roots of Skate Sharing
• 2:30 pm - Welcome by Semiahma (Semiahmoo), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) First Nations
• 3:00 - 6:30 pm Cultural Sharing
• 4:00 - 6:00 pm Community Kitchen
• 6:30 - 7:00 pm Closing Ceremony

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