Sunday, June 19, 2011

National Aboriginal Day in the Comox Valley


National Aboriginal Day Celebration - June 21st

A day long celebration of First Nations Culture and Achievement. This free family friendly event is open to the whole Comox Valley! 

Presented by Komoks First Nation, Kumugwe Cultural Society, I-Hos Gallery and Vancouver Island MusicFest 

Celebrate the summer solstice along the beautiful shores of the Courtenay Estuary. Enjoy tasty local food like traditional Sockeye Salmon cooked on cedar sticks on an open fire. Clam Chowder, ...Buffalo Stwe, Bannock and crepes. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair for the live music from 6-8. Keep in the mind the cool winds off the ocean and bring along a nice warm sweater! 

Events Include:
All Day - Guest Artist, George Littlechild at the I-Hos Gallery
2:30 - 3pm Free Jiggers Workshop for family and youth in the band hall by Lisa Shepherd
3-4 Kumugwe Dancers in Big House
4-5 Lisa Shepherd and dance troupe in the Big House
5- 5:30 Ray Peters and his Coast Salish dancers Tzinqua from Duncan
6-8 Vancouver Island Music Fest presents live music with Ed Peekeekoot and Janet Blythe Panic!



To check out this event go to their website here

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