Annual events hosted by səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) include the following:
Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival
When: Typically the last weekend of June.
Location: Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park), North Vancouver, 4141 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, BC. V7G 1A1.
More details: Open to the public.
Learn more about the festival!
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
When: September 30.
Location: Varies.
More details: Visit our 2022 blog post and 2021 blog post to learn about ways our community has recently commemorated this important day.
Learn more about making a donation to Tsleil-Waututh Nation Residential and Day School Survivors.
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Photo by Jeff Sisson, Tsleil-Waututh Member
Christmas Craft Fair with Indigenous vendors
When: Typically the first weekend of December
Location: The Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community Centre, 3010 Sleil-Waututh Road, North Vancouver, BC.
More details: The Christmas Craft Fair is organized by Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief Jen Thomas. It is open to the public.
Learn more in this North Shore News article.