Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC)
Whistler, BC
What We Treasure Tour
When: Tuesdays through Sundays, hourly from 10am – 4pm
Price: $20 CAD (adult), $7 CAD (child 6-18 yrs , free for children under 5)
Description: Experience the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s signature tour, “What We Treasure”, delivered by Cultural Ambassadors who share their own stories about ceremony, language, regalia, and first-hand cultural experiences. Throughout this tour, groups will view artifacts and hear stories that share the past and present way of life of the Squamish and Lil’wat Peoples. This tour includes a hand drum welcome song, short film, and exhibit tour.
Talaysay Tours
Stanley Park, Vancouver
Talking Totems – Art Walk, History & Culture (Select Dates)
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, Saturdays at 3:30pm
Price: $65 CAD (adult), $52 CAD (child/youth 4-18)
Description: This leisurely, culturally enriched walking tour is a comprehensive introduction to the Salish and Northwest Coast Indigenous art. Guides, who are also members of the local Salish tribes, share how the totem poles in Stanley Park showcase the rich, eclectic representation of Northwest Coast peoples.
Bill Reid Gallery
Vancouver, BC
Bright Futures – Curatorial Tour
When: June 3 at 11:30am
Price: Gallery Admission ($6 – $30 CAD)
Description: Join co-curators Beth Carter and Aliya Boubard for a tour of the newest exhibition, Bright Futures. Reflect on Bill Reid’s continuing influence through the wonderful works of 14 emerging and mid-career artists. The future of Northwest Coast art is bright indeed! This tour is included in the gallery admission or membership and is free for Indigenous community members. No registration is required.
St Eugene – Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre
Cranbrook, BC
Price: $25 CAD
Description: The Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre is where our people come together to give visitors a taste of the rich heritage, mythology and culture of the Ktunaxa Nation. Located in the Mission building, which was once a former residential school, guests are encouraged to view the many historic artifacts, contemporary art, archival photographs and displays containing examples of traditional stone, bead, hide, wood and cloth work. Learn about the everyday life of the Ktunaxa, and discover the renowned horsemanship and canoe-making of their unique and resourceful people. Full tours are offered for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Tours include:
Interpretive Centre Tour – 30 mins
Guided St. Eugene Mission Building Tour – 30 mins
Movie Presentation Red Brick School – 28 mins
As a former residential school that was reclaimed and restored, St. Eugene offers a learning experience like no other. Tours must be arranged in advance either by calling 1.250.417.4001 or emailing kncic@nullktunaxa.org.
Information and image provided by Melissa Verdicchio, Nine Point Agency.
