Authentically Indigenous Festival

on Nex̱wlélex̱wm / Bowen Island

June 7 - 30, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

AUTHENTICALLY INDIGENOUS FESTIVAL on Nex̱wlélex̱wm/ BOWEN ISLAND

A multi-day array of events and activities celebrating Indigenous culture, arts and other expressions of creativity. 


Presented by the Hearth - Arts on Bowen, in collaboration with Simon Daniel James (Winadzi), Guest-curator

JUNE 7 - 30, 2024

AUTHENTICALLY INDIGENOUS EXHIBITION

ARTIST OPENING EVENT: JUNE 8, 6 PM - 8 PM

Speakers and Performance

JUNE 7 - 30, 2024

INDIGENOUS CHILDREN’S EXHIBITION

Art by local Indigenous Youth

ARTIST OPENING EVENT: JUNE 9TH, 1 - 3 PM

JUNE 15, 2024

INDIGENOUS FEAST - MEADOWBROOK FARM

1125 Grafton Road, Bowen Island, BC

In celebration of Bowen Island’s Authentically Indigenous Festival

Performances of song and dance. Authentic, traditional indigenous menu presented by Chefs Eric Miller and Jody Peck

Silent Auction to support Carrier Sekani Family Services

Events are outside - Dress accordingly

June 7 - 30, 2024

Activities of the project and all events will take place at the Hearth Gallery, the outdoor Cultural Corner and Eagle Gathering Stage, located at 430 Bowen Island Trunk Road, on Bowen Island, BC., with the exception of the Community Feast to be held at Meadowbrook Farms, Bowen Island.

JUNE 21, 2024

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION

Ceremony including dancing and drumming

Eagle Gathering Stage, Hearth Gallery, Bowen Island.

The Hearth - Arts on Bowen

gratefully acknowledges the generous support from our Funders and Sponsors