National Indigenous Peoples Day
2025-06-21 | Various locations, Kelowna
Each year on June 21, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly known as National Aboriginal Day). This day is a celebration of indigenous culture and heritage, and the valuable contributions it has made to Canadian society. Activities include a mini pow-wow, children’s activities, and a traditional feast at Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s Turtle Island Festival, along with programming at the Okanagan Heritage Museum.

Kamloopa Powwow
2024-06-28 - 2024-06-30 | Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Grounds, 345 Powwow Trail, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1H1, Canada
Join us to celebrate 3 days of vibrant Indigenous Culture! The Kamloopa Powwow Society is honoured to host the 43rd annual Kamloopa Powwow taking place June 28-30, 2024 at the beautiful Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc Special Events Facility (the Arbour) within Secwepemcúl’ecw.
A Powwow brings people together in a good way. By being together, we will celebrate our culture and lift our spirits up. Kamloopa Powwow helps to honour our personal pride as First Nations and share our beautiful culture and territory with the world.
The Kamloopa Powwow expects another large turn-out with an estimated 500 dancers and drummers from all across Canada and the United States. Attendees can expect to enjoy amazing drumming and dancing, colourful regalia, great food, and shopping at the artisan vendor booths.
Please remember that this is a drug and alcohol-free event. Parking is available on-site and tickets can be purchased at the gate.

Western Canada Theatre Presents: Inner Elder
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-27 | Western Canada Theatre, 1025 Lorne Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Written & Performed by MICHELLE THRUSH.
A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY THROUGH REAL-LIFE MEMORIES.
It takes great imagination to survive. A young Indigenous girl growing up in Alberta navigates a world of substance abuse, aliens, and the spiritual presence of her guiding grandmothers. In her darkest moments, her superhero Kookum with magic moccasins appears to help light the way forward. With humour, forgiveness, and truth, she is able to heal from the past and transform her future.
Award-winning Cree artist Michelle Thrush (from APTN’s Blackstone, CBC’s North of 60, Arctic Air) weaves real-life memories with laughter, grace, and playfulness to explore her own inner elder. A mix of poignant recollections, beautiful humour, and intimate storytelling that will open your heart and mind while making you laugh out loud.
