Intercultural Kootenays

06/16/2026

This we stand 🧡.
In the West Kootenay there is a the Refugee Week Film Festival, screening 4 short films. For dates and locations visit West Kootenay Local Immigration Partnership.

06/14/2026

Mark your calendar, June 21, hosted by West Kootenay Métis Society.

06/09/2026

Medicinal Plant Salve and Tincture Making Workshop

This is part of the annual Sinixt Columbia River canoe journey. They will be making a visit to Nelson on July 1.

06/02/2026

This Saturday!

We are excited to welcome some very special guests to the market this Saturday, June 6!

The Indigenous Friendship Collective will be joining us for their first market of the season and will be popping up throughout the summer.

The Indigenous Friendship Collective grew from our community's shared desire for a friendship centre. While a full centre may still be a future goal, this initiative is an important step forward. Their tent creates a space where Indigenous creatives can connect, share their work, build visibility, and foster community.

Celebrating all ages, Nations, and abilities, the Collective features both traditional and non traditional creations. More than a place to buy and sell, it is a place to gather, connect, learn, and build relationships.

Be sure to stop by, say hello, and help give them a warm Nelson Farmers Market welcome. ❤️🧡💛🖤🤍

05/30/2026

If you're at the Tiny Lights Festival this weekend in Ymir, come check out our Whispers of Belonging booth at the Schoolhouse venue. Listen to messages of belonging, and leave your own message.

05/14/2026

These services cannot be allowed to disappear.

For over 30 years, IRSSS has provided culturally grounded healing, crisis response, and wellness support to Survivors and families. Today, those essential services are at risk due to federal funding uncertainty.

Survivors and communities rely on these supports every day.

Reconciliation requires action. Not delays. Not gaps.

🧡 Sign the petition
🔗 https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7132

05/11/2026

Happening THIS weekend...