The Songhees Nation is inviting Greater Victoria residents to its fifth annual South Island Powwow at Royal Athletic Park on Wednesday, September 30th.
Taking place on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the event honours and recognizes survivors of Indian Residential and Day Schools, their families, the Sixties Scoop and the children who never made it home from these institutions.
The Powwow is free and open to the public, welcoming those e interested in learning, reflecting and participating in the celebration of Indigenous strength, culture and identity.
“Our South Island Powwow has become a powerful gathering for our communities to celebrate culture, strengthen relationships, and welcome people from all backgrounds to learn and share in the traditions of the Coast Salish peoples,” said Chief Ron Sam.
“As we prepare for the fifth annual Powwow, we are proud to continue creating a space where drumming, dancing, and storytelling bring generations together.”
Attendees can expect a traditional grand entry of Nations, Indigenous song and dance, guest speakers, cultural performances, food trucks, more than 90 vendors and 72 Indigenous merchants.
Gates open at 10 a.m., with the grand entry beginning at noon. The event finishes at 7 p.m.
The event offers an opportunity for the community to come together in recognition, reflection, and celebration of Indigenous cultures.
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