West Vancouver鈥檚 Capilano Reserve Park was pulsating with life this weekend, as First Nations dancers donning vivid regalia came together to dance and celebrate their culture.
Hosted by the S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish Nation), the annual three-day event attracted performers from across the province and from far flung areas of North America.
Prizes were given as dancers in their separate categories 鈥� Elders, women, men and children 鈥� performed, while the crowds comprised locals and visitors.
All attendees 鈥� Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike 鈥� were encouraged by MC Ray Thunderchild to take to the floor and dance among their neighbours.
Across the weekend a plethora of stores selling traditional clothing, homeware, jewelry and instruments sat alongside booths and food trucks serving up First Nations fare, from bannock to a salmon barbecue.
Mina Kerr-Lazenby is the North Shore News鈥� Indigenous and civic affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the .
