10/05/2026
📸 All Nations Gathering 2026: Water Is Life – Photo Gallery
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful celebration of learning, culture, and community connection. 💙💧
✨ Event Highlights:
• Honoured Indigenous Elders Thelma Stogan, Glen Williams, and Russell Edmunds shared teachings on the cultural and spiritual importance of water.
• Acknowledged the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
• Learned from Dr. Gail Hochachka about the science of water and the importance of protecting this vital resource.
• Enjoyed vibrant cultural performances including Dabke Dancers, Hoop Dancer Shantae King (Nisga’a/Cree), and the powerful Drum Drill by the Nisyok Boys.
• Heard witness reflections from Indigenous Elders and community members on the day's teachings and shared experiences.
• Shared a community meal featuring baked salmon, mashed potatoes, and fried bread, prepared with the support of volunteers and staff.
• Celebrated diversity, inclusion, and belonging through storytelling, learning, and cultural exchange.
• Strengthened connections between Indigenous, newcomer, and diverse communities across South Vancouver.
💙 Together, we celebrated the theme "Water Is Life", recognizing the essential role water plays in sustaining life, culture, community, and future generations.
