Event Description
Experience Aboriginal art, crafting, and historical exhibits at various booths. Enjoy live performances by drummers, singers, and dancers. Treat yourself to delicious bannock and popcorn while exploring cultural displays.
All are welcome in the traditional way of First Nations people.
Featured Presenters Tuesday, March 11 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | CNC Gathering Place
- Michael Antoine (Saik’us) – Pipe carrier, Sun Dancer, holistic student support, drummer, and singer Tracy Peters (ts’kw’aylaxw First Nation) – Jingle dress dancer (powwow style), beader, sewer, singer, and Sun Dancer
- Roy & Terry Nooski (Nadleh Whut’en Elders) – Sharing traditional medicines
- Julie Jacque (Takla Elder) – Showcasing cultural crafts
- Violet Prince & Maggie Morris (Nak’azdli Elders) – Sharing traditional medicines
- Genny Pierre (Tl’azt’en Elder) – Showcasing traditional cultural crafts
- Marie Desjarlais (Cree Métis Elder) – Showcasing traditional cultural crafts
- Joyce Roberts (Métis Elder) – Métis exhibit
- Crystal Behn (Dene) – Manitobah Mukluks artist and exceptional beader
- UNBC First Nations Centre & IMSS – Supporting diversity in the college
Crafting Sessions: March 10 & 12-14 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Aboriginal Resource Centre
Cultural History Speaker Series at the CNC Lecture Theatre (Rm 1-306)
- Marlene Erickson - Monday, March 10 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
- Pete Erickson - Wednesday, March 12 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Email to register: arcelder@cnc.bc.ca