Cowichan Tribes is hosting the 42nd Annual BC Elders Gathering on our traditional territory at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan, BC. Our reigning King and Queen, Ed and Juanita Elliott, look forward to welcoming Elders and visitors from across the province to celebrate this year’s theme ‘I tst ‘o’ hwun’ ‘I (We are still here).
=0D=0A=Who is doing it?
=0D=0A=The 2018 Elders Gathering Organizing Committee is busy planning for the Grand Entry, assembling a line-up of special guest speakers, workshops, cultural demonstrations and local tours to showcase our community as well as arranging for information booths and vendor tables to browse through.
=0D=0A=Why are we doing this?
=0D=0A=From Chief William (Chip) Seymour: “We are committed to offering a gathering that honours our Elders and creates an open space for them to share, learn and celebrate. We look forward to the journey ahead of us in preparing for the Elders Gathering.”
=0D=0A=To take part in this memorable event:
=0D=0A=Register…it’s quick and easy online!
=0D=0A=Join us as a volunteer
=0D=0A=Book a vendor table (Vendors SOLD OUT)
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