The Koorie Heritage Trust is home to the annual Koorie Art Show, which showcases the best art from around Aboriginal Victoria. Koori Arts and Craft Markets 1 February Browse virtual shops for gifts that connect you to the Indigenous lands, cultures, and hosts. Indigenous Tourism Association of British Columbia Suite 707 - 100 Park Royal South West Vancouver, V7T 1A2, Canada. Lake Bolac Eel Festival - Kuyang Lapakira Browse virtual shops for gifts that connect you to the Indigenous lands, cultures, and hosts. Browse Indigenous collections hosted by museums in BC. Resourceful Indigenous restaurateurs serve their patrons with new menu options, online orders, delivery service, and creative virtual dining events. Gord directed music videos, narrated the Waterlife and National Parks Project documentaries, and appeared in a number of films including director Michael McGowan’s One Week and director Mike Clattenburg’s Trailer Park Boys: The Movie. Take part in Tanderrum in October, an event that sees Aboriginal groups that make up the wider Melbourne region gather at Federation Square for a traditional ceremony of celebration. VANCOUVER The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) are pleased to announce that 2020 will be the Year of Indigenous Tourism, following on from the successful 2019 Year of the Outback campaign. The annual Balit Narrun – Share the Spirit Festival lights up Melbourne's Treasury Gardens on 26 January.

Join us as we come together to share history, culture, and music through special features from communities […] World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education. Join in the fun and enjoy music, food, sport, market stalls and workshops. In August of 2016, Gord asked all Canadians to look at the state of Indigenous-settler relations in this country and to “Do something” to change them for the better. Resourceful Indigenous restaurateurs serve their patrons with new menu options, online orders, delivery service, and creative virtual dining events. September 28, 2020 Indigenous conservationist and snow leopard activist wins Stanford’s top environmental award.

Show solidarity by respecting Indigenous law. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all Canadians. Victoria will have a range of events from Aboriginal communities throughout the state. Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee Online conferencing and streaming tools make socially distanced powwows and drum sessions possible, and new strategies to connect and share knowledge emerge daily. Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day from the comfort of your home with a mouth-watering Salmon BBQ from Salmon n’ Bannock. Celebrate Indigenous art, history and culture through the lens of contemporary fashion. How to participate: Bringing Home the Bannock (delivered within Whistler), Virtual Drumming Circle at 11am; Art & Reconciliation Workshop at 2pm and the Spiritual Warriors Live Stream at 4pm.

Share this event with your friends . Explore #IndigenousReads for recommendations on your next read or search free collections of Indigenous film online. Enjoy every leaf and inch of the sky in your area with friends and family. The Yaluk-ut program features Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and interactive activities. The ceremony signals the start of the Melbourne International Arts Festival, which lasts for the two weeks. Registered Charity Number: 784055915RR0001. It is also an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the historic and ongoing challenges for Indigenous communities. 13-30 September 262 Interested. starting at 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm and 4:30pm. WHISTLER

There will be a 30 minute guided tour offered throughout the afternoon (6 people max.) Continue reading. Melbourne Fringe Festival Belgrave Survival Day 26 January Held in Melbourne's east each year on 26 January, the Belgrave Survival Day concert and festival aims to increase understanding of, and respect for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This year, we respect the travel restrictions and limitations on social gatherings and suggest creative ways to honour more than 200 unique Indigenous communities in British Columbia: Many Indigenous communities have set their own guidelines. 5-12 July Learn the names and meanings of the different Aboriginal seasons and weather periods in and around Melbourne and west up to the Grampians/Gariwerd. Official site for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. https://downiewenjack.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DWF-Hat-FB-logo-300x300.png, Indigenous History Month 2020: Tkaronto | Toronto, Indigenous History Month 2020: K’jipuktuk | Halifax, Indigenous History Month 2020: Kanata | Canada. Shop online for Indigenous fashion, food, wine, and art and show your support for Indigenous artists, business owners, and land keepers. This year, the hotel is doing things a bit differently and is offering complimentary Walk the Lands Tours for guests.

In December of 2016, Gord was given the Lakota Spirit Name, Wicapi Omani, which can be translated as “Man who walks among the stars” for his reconciliACTIONs. Melbourne International Comedy Festival Tours are available by reservation only with groups up to 6 people. 2 April 2020 2019 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Report. Jump in a coach, climb on a raft or don your walking shoes and join a tour to let the professionals reveal Melbourne and Victoria's hidden treasures. Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Through four virtual events, we will be highlighting Indigenous artists and communities from coast to coast. The event boasts a stellar line-up of Victorian-based Indigenous artists and musicians, as well as food stalls and children's entertainment. 05 September-29 November Please enable JavaScript in order to get the best experience when using this site. Join us as we come together to share history, culture, and music through special features from communities across Canada. Join Aboriginal guides on tours of gardens and reserves around Victoria to learn about the different native bush foods and plants and their uses. Download the Indigenous Tourism BC app to find local Indigenous Tourism operators and pay a visit to those whose doors are open.

Piinpi brings together a selection of garments and textiles by First Nations designers and artists from around Australia and will be the first major survey of contemporary Indigenous Australian fashion undertaken in this country.

Make your reservation, or find out more by calling 250-679-4205 or email [email protected]. 26 January 20 - 21 March Black Coffee, NCCI and Wirripanda Foundation join forces with Squire Patton Boggs for an annual celebration of the Aboriginal business community. Follow their local travel recommendations to protect Indigenous Elders, children, resources and lands this summer. St. Paul's Circle of Indigenous Friends and Advocates. Bring your celebration close to home and dedicate yourself to learning more about the land you live on. EPCOR is apologizing after contractors on a flood mitigation project near the school allegedly disrupted an Indigenous cultural event Sept. 25, 2020. All Rights Reserved. Adelaide SA.

Pick-up or Uber Eats. Balit Narrun – Share the Spirit Festival Through four virtual events, we will be highlighting Indigenous artists and communities from coast to coast. Enhance homeschooling and increase your child’s capacity for cultural understanding and empathy with resources that explore Indigenous perspectives on contemporary curriculum content. 2018 Indigenous Connectivity Summit Community Report.

NAIDOC Week Where : Please access the virtual commemoration by clicking here . Royal BC Museum | Destination Greater Victoria | Greater Victoria Harbour Authority | Esquimalt Nation | Songhees Nation | Vancity | Times Colonist | Victoria Ocean Point Resort | University of Victoria | Harbour Air | BC Ferries | Victoria International Marina. The event features live music from diverse genres, dance, speakers and family activities. The 12th WIPCE will be held at Tarndanya (place of the red kangaroo) in South Australia. © 2020 Indigenous Tourism Association of BC. The Bill Reid Gallery is offering free admission on Sunday, June 21 in honour of Indigenous Peoples Day. National Reconciliation Week In 2014, Gord and his brothers, Mike and Patrick, along with Patrick Sambrook, started the production company Edgarland Films. Known as 'the biggest little festival', the Lake Bolac Eel Festival - Kuyang Lapakira is held biennially in March by the lake in Victoria. 11 April While the venue will still be closed, Cultural Ambassadors have developed edible, educational, and musical content that you can join remotely. Take part in a virtual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. Learn about our shared history and achievements through a series of lectures, discussions, art displays and concerts around Victoria. Continue reading. Destination BC uses "cookies" to enhance the usability of its websites and provide you with a more personal experience. Visit the Hopwood Gardens in Echuca to see local Indigenous artists presenting their handmade arts and crafts at the Koori Arts and Crafts Markets. What: 2020 International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. When : Monday, 10 August 9 am to 11 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). We value your privacy and never share your information, and you may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time. NAIDOC, stands for National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Commemoration and has all Australians celebrating every second week of July. The Indigenous Tourism Association of British Columbia is a non-profit, membership-based organization that is committed to growing and promoting a sustainable, culturally rich Indigenous tourism industry. 26 January By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. See our Privacy Policy for details on the storage of personal information outside of Canada. Make your way down to St Kilda's O'Donnell Gardens for Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee, a free Indigenous arts and cultural festival. National Indigenous History Month is a 30-day celebration of Indigenous people, culture, and heritage. It commemorates an annual gathering of up to 800 people from local Aboriginal tribes, who gathered at Lake Bolac through millenia. Get down to the Melbourne Fringe Festival, which features an exceptional line-up of Aboriginal talent. A file photo of Edith Rogers School. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Type a minimum of three characters then press UP or DOWN on the keyboard to navigate the autocompleted search results. Indigenous literature, film, music, and art are precious resources that relate the knowledge and experience of Indigenous artists. DWF would like to thank our Community Event Partner TD for their support through the TD Ready Commitment.