Things To Do, Arts & Culture, Art Galleries & Studios
Our stories,
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Stories to Inspire Your Experiences
- Need a little pick-me-up? Self-care can take the form of new artwork to beautify your personal space, a set of sparkling earrings for your date night collection, a gift for a faraway friend, or an addition to your skincare ritual.
Things To Do, Outdoor Adventure
Grab your star maps and head for the night sky in Indigenous British Columbia. Your wish to see the stars has been granted by Indigenous hosts in low-light and dark-sky destinations in BC.Things To Do, Dine, Restaurants & Eateries, Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
Enjoy Indigenous cuisine. Learn through food and support Indigenous restaurateurs, families, and communities.Things To Do, Wildlife
Explore these facts about the Great Bear Rainforest, its key species, and the Indigenous communities and allies working together to preserve one of the largest temperate rainforests remaining in the world–a sublime and protected ecological wonder you can visit!
Language Groups: Tŝilhqot’in | Tse’khene | Dane-Zaa | St̓át̓imcets | Secwepemcstin | Nłeʔkepmxcín | Nsyilxcən | Nuxalk
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
The fjordic coast town of Bella Coola, where the Pacific Ocean meets mighty rainforests and unmatched wildlife viewing opportunities, is home to the Nuxalk people and the region’s easternmost point.
Language Groups: Ktunaxa | Secwepemcstin | Nsyilxcən
Kootenay Rockies
The Ktunaxa have inhabited the rugged area around the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers on the west side of Canada’s Rockies for more than 10 000 years.
Language Groups: Sm̓algya̱x | Nisg̱a’a | Gitsenimx̱ | Dalkeh | Witsuwit’en | Nedut’en | Danezāgé’ | Tāłtān | Dene K’e | X̱aayda Kil | X̱aad Kil
Northern British Columbia
Many distinct Indigenous people, including the Nisga’a, Tahltan, and Haida, occupy the unique landscapes of Northern BC.
Language Groups: Secwepemctsin | Nsyilxcən
Thompson Okanagan
The NLaka’pamux, Okanagan and Secwepemc First Nations culture is bound to desert landscapes and fertile soil, dense forests, mountains, and fresh water.
Language Groups: She shashishalhem | Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim | Kwak̓wala | Éy7á7juuthem | Hul’q’umi’num’ | Halq’eméylem | hən̓q̓əmin̓əm | St̓át̓imcets | Nle?kepmxc’in
Vancouver Coast & Mountains
This region is home to the Coast Salish people, including Squamish, Lil’wat, Sto:lo, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
Language Groups: Malchosen | Éy7á7juuthem | SENĆOŦEN | Kwak̓wala | enaksialak̓ala | Hailhzaqvla | Nuučaan̓uɫ | Diitiidʔaatx̣ | a’’islak̓ala
Vancouver Island
The Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwakaw’akw people have long navigated the waters of the Pacific Ocean around Vancouver Island.
Experience Our Diverse Cultures
With 204 Indigenous communities and more than 30 Indigenous languages, British Columbia’s six diverse and beautiful regions offer extensive authentic Indigenous experiences. Connect with the people and languages that have spoken the land, collected the knowledge, and passed the stories of Indigenous BC for thousands upon thousands of years.
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Dine
With an emphasis on local, Indigenous, and sustainable delights, Indigenous dining sets the table for learning through your senses. Hear stories from your hosts and discover the flavours and techniques of modern Indigenous chefs and foodies at Indigenous restaurants, cafes, wineries, and food trucks.
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Shop
As hosts or guests, we give and receive gifts for the joy and wellness of all. Indigenous-owned galleries are located all across BC, featuring work from crafters and artisans that represent the diverse Nations and perspectives. Most galleries feature online sales and provide shipping to customers all around the world.
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Accommodations
Indigenous-owned accommodations in BC welcome you to take rest or host your event in meaningful spaces that celebrate Indigenous culture and community. A variety of comfortable and unique Indigenous accommodation options provide amenities and styles to suit all tastes.
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Outdoor Adventure
Time spent in the wilderness is never wasted. For Indigenous peoples, activities on the land are opportunities to share stories, collect food and medicine, and receive the beautiful return from creation. Remember your place in the circle as you respectfully enter grizzly bear sanctuaries in remote areas of BC or travel quietly in a canoe to view the spectacle of the salmon runs.
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Arts & Culture
Art and artifacts are alive in Indigenous culture – embodied and expressed by the living people, who carry the knowledge of their ancestors and share it with you, year-round.
Plan Your Visit
Search for experiences, accommodations, and businesses. Explore and plan your own itinerary, use the interactive map to find attractions and experiences close to you once you’ve arrived in British Columbia.