15 - Attend a PowWow
This series of blog posts is inspired by the list 21 Things You Can Do to Change the World created by Bob Joseph in his book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act. Focusing on actionable steps, these blog posts will take each step and provide links, contacts, and suggestion lists.
Scroll through all of our 21 Things posts to date.
The next action we are highlighting is Attend a Powwow.
Indigenous BC has a guide on how to “Powwow like a Pro” that you can find here. https://www.indigenousbc.com/stories/Explore-the-powwow-trail WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND AT A POW WOW: Pow Wows are important cultural events that require certain etiquette to be observed. Find out more about the significance of your words and actions at a Pow Wow and how to ensure you are showing respect. Please also have a look at: Do's and Dont's | Canadian Pow Wows
9th DTES POWWOW: Honouring the Children : Saturday June 18th, Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell Street, Vancouver BC https://www.facebook.com/events/523157189515752/?ref=newsfeed
Sasquatch Days in Harrison Hot Springs: Saturday June 18th- Sunday June 19th, Harrison Lakefront 200 Esplanade, Harrison Hot Springs, BC https://tourismharrison.com/upcoming-events/
VYPOR Powwow - Reclaiming Youth// St. Mary's Residential School, July 1st – July 2nd, Mccoombs St, Mission, BC https://www.facebook.com/events/764439064544685/?ref=newsfeed
47th QTS Annual Traditional Memorial Pow Wow 2022- October 9th 2022- October 10th 2022 980 Anderson Drive BC, Quesnel, British Columbia, V2J 6N8 https://calendar.powwows.com/events/qts-annual-traditional-memorial-pow-wow/