Barkerville’s Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration

Celebrate the region’s Indigenous culture and history!

Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10AM – 4PM
Artists’ Market in the Welcome Centre
Including free Bannock!
Special Event Programming
at Mitlite Iskum #188
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
Morning Drum Circle
9:30am

Join us for a traditional Indigenous drum circle at Mitlite Iskum to start the day and honour the Original Peoples of this land. 15 minutes.

Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
PARADE
11:20am

The parade begins at the Chinatown Arch and finishes at Mitlite Iskum

Welcome Ceremony
11:30am

Join us at Mitlite Iskum as we welcome our guests to the Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration.

Drumming, Dancing, & Stories
11:45pm

The celebration kicks off with ceremonial dances and drumming from across British Columbia, along with stories shared by the region’s Elders.

Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
Bear Dancers
3:15pm

The St’át’imc Bear Dancers provide an unforgettable performance and cultural experience that is not to be missed.

Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
Games
4:00pm

The traditional Lahal game dates back countless generations and is a fun activity for all ages.

Closing Drum Circle
5:15pm

The final drum circle of the day will close out the day’s celebrations.