About Us
Our St’at’imc Northern Tribe Powwow Society vision is to unite self, culture, and community, for this and future generations, across all walks of life.
Our Mission
The St’at’imc Northern Tribe Powwow Society mission is to host authentic homecoming Powwows for all that are grounded in protocol, culture, respect, humility and knowledge-sharing by celebrating the natural medicines of dancing, drumming, singing and ceremony. The St’at’imc Northern Tribe Powwow Society has nine elected Board Members and the Society established itself on September 21, 2021, as a not for profit in British Columbia, Canada.
Annual Powwow Events
The annual Powwow event ensures that Canadian Indigenous artists have access to spaces and places for performance, help to connect musicians with audiences, recording labels, support business development and build a quality brand for Canadian Indigenous artists in British Columbia. More opportunities for Indigenous artists are a step-in redress of colonization and we must take any steps we can find.
Community
The Powwow events will provide an opportunity for all people Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to gather and celebrate the strengths of Indigenous peoples, language, culture, and practices. This will increase knowledge and in doing so, understanding of Indigenous cultures for settler people. Further, powwows are a place for Indigenous people to reconnect to each other and at times lost family members.
Alex Wells Founder
Barry Dan Director
Brian Lester Founder & President
Chris Wells Founder & Vice President
Clara John Director
Everett-Melem-St'ye White Founder
Fran Thevarge Founder & Director & Secretary
Gary Abbott Founder & Director
Holly Watkinson Founder
Mark Mendonca Director & Board Member
Ron Lester Founder
Powwow Ceremonies & Events
The St’at’imc Northern Tribe Powwow Society was created to bring homecoming Powwow ceremonies and events back to the traditional territory of the St’at’imc peoples. With the support of local community partners and regional funders the Powwow Society has been successful in securing a permanent location to construct the powwow grounds, completed environmental and site engineering, installed site utilities, and constructed the performance arbour with the goal of hosting powwow events. Everyone is welcome at these events and we look forward to seeing you there!
An Arbour Vision
The arbour will provide an opportunity for all people – Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to gather and celebrate the strengths of Indigenous peoples, language, culture, and practices To increase the public’s appreciation of the arts by providing high-quality performances of Indigenous dance to the public. Our Charitable purpose is – To promote excellence in Indigenous dance by organizing and operating an annual competition with merit-based prizes in categories based on age, gender, instrument, and dance style. – To undertake activities that are ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above charitable purposes.
Community Celebrations
Our Vision is to unite self, culture, and community, for this and future generations, across all walks of life. Our mission is to host authentic homecoming powwows for all that are grounded in protocol, culture, respect, humility, and knowledge-sharing by celebrating the natural medicines of dancing, drumming, singing and ceremony. Communities come together for celebrations at the arbour to support each other, reconnect and continue Indigenous culture.
An Arbour For Everyone
The impact of this initiative extends far beyond a physical shelter. The arbour roof holds cultural significance, providing a haven for drummers, dancers, emcees and Elders who embody the wisdom of generations. The roof is a symbol of respect, contributing to the healing process and fostering a deep sense of unity among attendees. The roof will allow for a multi purpose facility. We will be able to host traditional wedding ceramonies as well as end of Life gatherings. The First nations community school XCS have committed to graduation ceremonies.
