30 May National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebrations June 21, 2024
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY – FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024
FREE ADMISSION gratefully provided by Proud Partner CIBC and programming by the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
Celebrate the spirit of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday, June 21, 2024. Experience immersive cultural programming, including an Artist’s Market, weaving demonstrations, storytelling, a speaker series, a fashion show, a comedy show and family craft activities throughout the day. Explore authentic First Nations artwork and keepsakes in the Gallery and Gift Shop, and enjoy Indigenous-inspired cuisine at the Thunderbird Café.
Throughout Canada, the day brings a time to recognize and celebrate the unique and diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, and the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is proud to be the heart of authentic connections to the original peoples of the shared territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and Líl̓wat7úl in Whistler.
8-9am Yoga in the Istken Hall, powered by lululemon Whistler – Register here
10-4pm Artists Market – Mezzanine
10-5pm Weaving Demonstrations – Great Hall
10-5pm Self-Guided Tours – Great Hall, Galleries 1, 2, 3
10-5pm Raffia, Deer Hyde Cuff Crafts & Colouring – Istken Hall
10am Spo7ez Welcome and Curator Talk – Great Hall & Gallery 2 & 3
11am Storytelling with Paqemul – Istken Pithouse
12pm Speaker Series – Mezzanine
2pm Comedy Show – Theatre with Keith Bubbas Nahanee
3pm Fashion Show – Mezzanine with Himikalas Pamela Baker
4pm Interpretive Forest Walk
4:30pm Films – Slides on a Mountain / Keepers of the Land – in partnership with Whistler Film Festival
Programming is subject to change, please check back here for details.
Please note: Log Blessing / Live Carving Summer Salish Carving Series have been postponed in respect to a passing in the community.
To see full programming for National Indigenous History Month in June visit: slcc.ca/nihm
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