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Come celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm at Memorial Peace Park in Maple Ridge. This year's theme: Keeper of the Seasons - Honouring Summer Solstice. If you are interested in volunteering, contact nicole@frisociety.ca … [Read more...] about National Indigenous Peoples Day at Memorial Peace Park – Saturday June 20 – 10 am-2 pm

IED Family Event - June 2, 2026 at Maple Ridge Secondary from 5-7 pm Celebrating National People's Indigenous Month - Join us for a fun-filled Indigenous family gathering featuring delicious walking tacos and a fruit dessert by Torrie James! Enjoy a performance by local Pow Wow dancer, Oscar Joseph, and engaging activities led by respected Knowledge Keepers and our Indigenous … [Read more...] about Stoodis! Let’s Do This! Celebrating National Indigenous History Month

NITEP – the Indigenous Teacher Education Program at UBC – is accepting applications for a Bachelor of Education offered in partnership with the Sqwá First Nation. Ideal for people who are working, this program offers evening classes in Chilliwack at the Sqwá First Nation Kw’ókw’etsxel Field Centre (opening September 2026). NITEP will accept applications up until program start … [Read more...] about Interested in Becoming a Teacher? Check out the NITEP Program in Partnership with Sqwá First Nation

Come spend the afternoon with us as we celebrate Métis culture. … [Read more...] about Métis: Children of the Fur Trade – Saturday May 30, 2026

Snacks and smudging. Bring a friend! … [Read more...] about Indigenous Wellness Circle – Tuesday, June 16, 2026