Skip to content

Xat’sull hosts Save-the-Salmon powwow

Xat’sull Heritage Village at Soda Creek will host a traditional Save-the-Salmon powwow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9, 10, 11.
6780tribunea11DSC_4924
Interior view of the Xat’sull Heritage Village winter pit house.

Xat’sull Heritage Village at Soda Creek will host a traditional Save-the-Salmon powwow on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9, 10, 11.

The warmup begins at 7 p.m. Friday evening. Grand entries will be Saturday at noon and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.

The feast dinner break will be on Saturday with MC Mike Retasket, arena director Jim Edgar, and host drum Taleome.

There will be camping on site. Participants bring their own chairs, plate, bowl, cup and utensils. Crafters must bring their own tables.

Events include Lahal tournament, princess and tiny tot pageants, 50/50 draws and raffles.

This is an alcohol and drug free event to honour the salmon, families and environment.

For more information contact education co-ordinator Cheryl Chapman by e-mail at education@xatsull.com or by phone at 250-989-2323 ext. 104.