Culture VNFC

08/06/2026

Calling Indigenous community on BCEA looking to gain work experience and skills to re-enter the job market! Attend our info session at 10am on August 6th to find out more about paid work experience and skills training opportunities across a variety of departments at VNFC through this United Way BC program. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

08/06/2026

August cultural support morning appointments and afternoon drop-ins at VNFC on Thursday, August 13th and Tuesday, August 18th. Please contact [email protected] to sign up or for more info.

08/05/2026

Hello All! Hope your having a great summer! Here is our August update for The Indigenous Culture & Language Team.

For any questions, or to RSVP for an event, please contact a member of our team.

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]

06/12/2026

This is happening tomorrow at Friendship Hall, Clothing sale fundraiser!

On Saturday June 13th, please join us at Friendship Hall (formerly Norway House) for an emporium of gently used and new clothing and accessories at our "Change With Us" fundraising sale to support VNFC Youth programs. Come ready to fill a bag for $25; hanging items will be tagged $10-$25. Cash, credit and debit accepted; coffee and pastries will be available! ☕🥐👕👗 1110 Hillside avenue, lots of parking. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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

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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]