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On this very first Canadian National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc is calling upon people around the world to gather - safely - to drum and sing for the missing children of Indian Residential Schools. It's time to honour the children, and the unrelenting spirit of these Ancestors.
What happens when new flavours and ways of cooking meet the traditional foods of this land? A fusion of traditional Indigenous and contemporary foods
Tzouhalem(2021) Film Screening, Cowichan legend Chief Tzouhalem Film — combining reenactments and interviews with Cowichan Tribes Elders and historians — tells the riveting story of Chief Tzouhalem, who lived amongst and led the Quw’utsun People during the mid-1800s. & Q 'n' A with filmmaker Harold Joe and DOP Gavin Andrews Cost $15, Hornby Arts members […]
Bringing K'omoks to Comox, presented by Dr. Jesse Morin Dust 'n' Bones (2021) Film Screening, Documentary film brings to light the legal, political, historical and spiritual challenges faced by First Nations leaders and archaeologists as they fight to give disinterred ancestors their proper reverence. & Q 'n' A with filmmaker Harold Joe Price $20., Hornby […]
POSTPONED. PLEASE CONTACT HORNBY ARTS TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST FOR THE RESCHEDULED EVENT. Building Bridges through Understanding the Village, with Kathi Camilleri During this experiential workshop participants explore their own, personal role in supporting the revival of the values that worked so beautifully in indigenous villages for thousands of years. As a group, […]
C.H.I. Annual General Meeting. Kicks off the Forest Fest 2023 events
Hornby Forests: Today and Tomorrow CHI AGM: Oct. 27, 6:30 - 7:30 Speaker: 7:30 John Vaillant Saturday, Oct. 28, Forest Fest School. Speakers 9:30 - 2:30 Sunday, Oct. 29, Guided Forest Walks start at 10 a.m. Registration at https://www.conservancyhornbyisland.org/forestfest2023
Elder Barb Whyte (Billy), Pentlatch knowledge keeper and member of the K’ómoks Nation.
Master drum maker Hwiemtun has been making drums for the public for the past two decades, sharing the traditional teachings of the drum and songs.
Healing Circle with Elder Barbara Whyte (Billy) Bring your personal health questions and learn about the Pentlatch approach to individual and community well-being. $45 | Registration is limited, get your tickets now! All ages welcome 2025 Indigenous Cultural Ambassador Elder Barbara Whyte (Billy) The Hornby Festival conducts all Indigenous programming under the cultural direction of, […]
Basket Weaving with Hwiemtun Hwiemtun is from the unceded traditional territory of the Quw’utsun’ people on Vancouver Island. Born and raised in Khowutzun territory (the “Warm Land”) by a Coast Salish mother, Hwiemtun received many teachings of his Coast Salish culture. Through many years spent with Elders, he learned the cultural and spiritual traditions of […]
Sound Baths with Hwiemtun Back by popular demand, Hwiemtun and Lekha create a sound space for journeying through various frequencies. Instruments used include drums, flutes, crystal bowls, gongs, rattles, chimes, didgeridoo, and others to facilitate a fulfilling mind, body, and spirit experience. Participants can do their own spirit journey and cell memory recall.Please bring a […]
