Tourism Nicola Valley

Traditionally, a powwow is a celebration presented by one Indigenous nations to welcome and honor visiting nations, peoples invited visitors. The powwow celebrates with song, dance, food were you can sell or buy handmade crafts. People may travel great distances to attend, perform or compete in pow-wow events. Traditionally, a pow-wow is hosted by one Indigenous nation that could be a four-day, three-day or one-day event. The importance of pow-wows to all children? Nicola Valley BC annual school district pow-wow serves an important role in learning First Nations peoples' lives, cultural heritage, celebrating with song, dance and singing. Pow-wow's also serve as cross-cultural learning experience with other attendees and participants.