Culture VNFC

05/29/2026

Sharing another market opportunity.

ICBC and their Indigenous Employee Resource Group are hosting a National Indigenous Day event!
Forwarding NIPD Market opportunity. For inquiries, please contact Vanessa Lowther directly.

We are excited to be hosting a National Indigenous Day event on June 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the ICBC office located at 910 Government Street (main floor).

We are currently looking for Indigenous vendors, artists, and creators who may be interested in setting up a table to sell their work, artwork, crafts, beadwork, clothing, food items, or other creations during the event.

Event Details:
• Date: June 17, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Setup Time: Vendors may arrive 1 hour early for setup
• Location: 910 Government Street – Main Floor
• Cost: No charge for vendor space
• Tables and chairs will be provided
• Vendors keep 100% of their profits
• Sandwiches and tea will be provided for vendors

We would love to support and showcase local Indigenous businesses and creators within our community.

If you are interested please let us know or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. [email protected]

Thank you,
Vanessa & Sanesta
ICBC

HÍSW̱KE, Gilakas'la Kleco Kleco, Marrsî, Miigwech, Hiy hiy

Send a message to learn more

05/28/2026

Call for Indigenous Artisans for VNFC's National Indigenous People's Day Celebration! Save the date! This year, on Friday, June 19th, we're celebrating National Indigenous People's day at the VNFC! Join our community from 11am-3pm for an afternoon of culture, connection and celebration. Everyone welcome!

For an application and market info, email Ash: [email protected]

05/14/2026

The next VNFC Status Card Clinic is on Thursday, May 28th from 10am-2:30 pm. Bring valid ID, by appointment only! Call 250-384-3211 to secure your spot, and email [email protected] with any questions.

05/06/2026

May Calendar Update Indigenous Culture & Language

SX̱ÁNEȽ – Bullhead Moon - May

Hello Everyone, here is our May calendar for the team.
*calendar subject to change.

We have the usual activities such as Elders & Seniors Tea Time, Beading Circle, Elders Tech Time, the Elders After ParTEA, after the Community Soup Lunch.

Can't forget about the Guys Coffee Break, Bingo and Community Soup Lunch. Please see the Calendar for details.

Language Programming is in planning mode until Fall.

Interested in Volunteering?

Let one of our team members know. It's a great way to connect to Elders, community and make new friends! Volunteer duties range from food service, table set up/take down, watching the door, clean up, washing dishes and more.

Programming in need of volunteers: Language, Beading Circle, Bingo, Tea Time

Questions:

Lisa Mercure, Manager of Indigenous Culture and Language [email protected]

Ash Murphy, Cultural Programs Coordinator [email protected]

Ellie Dion, Language Program Coordinator [email protected]

Dale Whiteford Language Support [email protected]

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

Applications for the Indigenous Artist Causeway will open on April 1, 2026. Learn more through our website at https://www.songheesnation.ca/services/causeway-art

03/06/2026

03/04/2026

Today is beading circle! Short notice,1 - 3 in the Amphitheatre.
We also have Elders Tech Time, Elders & Seniors Tea, Active Elders with a visit to the Royal BC Museum, Guys Coffee Break and the usual Language Programming. Please check the calendar for details.
Interested in Volunteering?
Let one of our team members know. It's a great way to connect to Elders, community and make new friends! Volunteer duties range from food service, table set up/take down, watching the door, clean up, washing dishes and more.
**Programming in need of volunteers: Language, Beading Circle,
Bingo, Tea Time **
Questions? email a member of our team
Lisa Mercure, Manager of ICL [email protected]
Ash Murphy, Cultural Programs Coordinator [email protected]
Ellie Dion, Language Program Coordinator [email protected]
Dale Whiteford Language Support [email protected]

03/04/2026

March cultural support by appointment at VNFC is on Friday March 13th from 9am-3pm, and Wednesday March 18th from 9am-noon. Email [email protected] or call 250-384-3211 to book a spot or with any questions.
.ca

02/06/2026

Hello! Soup lunch day! We have Theresa Bill who will set up a table for the market. She is an amazing knitter, with lap blankets, sweaters, headbands, wrist warmers, and she beads too! Be sure to stop by! Is it someone's birthday, anniversary! get your shopping done for that special person, also Valentines day coming up!