Join us in honouring Indigenous Culture, Values and History at The Langford Station from 10am to 2pm for the Change Makers Gathering Festival! We honour and appreciate the Indigenous knowledge keepers who are graciously offering their guidance toward this important event.

Based on the Elder’s teaching: “If you hold something too tight, it will disappear”

Take part in a series of different Coast Salish art workshops, play games,  and enjoy some yummy food by Songhees Events & Catering ! Featuring an Indigenous Artisans Market and performances by hip-hop artist Stax and Pindn with DJ Nocturnal Funk

No tickets required. This is an all ages event. Dogs & families are welcome!

Workshops:

Coast Salish Art with Jeannie Chipps 10:00 – 11:30 am / 12:00 – 1:00 pm / 1:15 – 2:00 pm

Beaded Language with Dahlila Charlie 10:00 – 11:15 am / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm / 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Cedar Weaving workshop 10:00 – 11:00 am / 11:15 am – 12:15 pm / 12:45 – 2:00 pm

West Shore Parks and Recreation Embroidery Flowers 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Songhees Bannock and Drink Station 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

With performances by Lekwungen Traditional Dancers, Sc’ianew Canoe Family, Ahousaht Dance Group, Little Wolves Drum Group, Stax (with Lord Condor) and PINDN!

This event is organized by Charla Huber Indigenous Communications Ltd., and supported by SCʼIȺNEW (Beecher Bay) First Nations, Fortis BC, VanCity, Keycorp, ICBC, M’akola Housing Society, YMCA, Westshore Parks & Rec, Hulitan Family and Community Services, Black Press, Westshore RCMP, Langford Fire, and others.

Langford United runs alongside Change Makers and is running from June 11 to July 20th — be sure to check out the FIFA soccer game schedule for more information.