When
Type
Community
Event location
Royal Roads University
Event address
2005 Sooke Road, Colwood
Admission
Everyone is welcome, and admission is free.
Schedule of events
- 10 a.m. - LekwungenTraditional Dancers and Singers performance at shore stage.
- 10:30 a.m. - Welcome ceremony, traditional welcome and opening remarks on the shore stage
- 10:40 a.m. - Opening Prayer; Traditional canoe landing protocol practice on the shore of the Esquimalt Lagoon led by Lekwungen (Songhees Nation) Elder Butch Dick
- 12 p.m. - Field stage opens for performances:
- Joyful Jiggers with Calvin Cairns
- Esquimalt Singers and Dancers
- Nate Harris
- Zero Whonnock
- Ahousaht Drummers and Singers
- Traditional plant walk on Charlie's Trail along Colwood Creek with Cowichan Elder Kenneth Elliott
- 2:45 p.m. - Closing ceremony
All day
Canoe challenges
Children’s field games (Ultimate and Golf Canada)
Lahal Game Demonstration
Children's craft tent
Frybread station
Food trucks (food & beverages for purchase)
Vendors market, partner displays and more!
*Please note third party drone use cannot be accommodated at this event.
Contact name
Royal Roads University