2008 First Nations Pavilion Celebrations

2008 First Nations Pavilion Celebrations Dates:
July 26th & 27th please call for festival dates

Departs From: Varies- Chilliwack / Harrison

Number of Guests: Maximum 20 guest

Mission Indian Friendship Centre held their 1st Native Pavilion at the Abbotsford Agrifair, on the long-week-end in August. Previous years they were host to the Mission Pow Wow and they have taken that expertise and organized a Celebration to represent the survival and adaptation of native culture.

The event draws drummers, singers and dancers featuring West coast Dance groups, Métis and First Nations entertainment. There is a large selection of local Art & Craft tables, 50/50 Draws, Traditional Food and Raffles.

A strict rule of conduct is followed and the sale of eagle feathers and other ceremonial items is strictly prohibited. Be sure to spend time speaking to the Arts and Crafts Exhibitors. They are a wealth of information on where the First Nations people gather, in their communities.  15 minutes from downtown Abbotsford. There is ample pay parking and shuttle service available.

Kwelaxtelatiya Longhouse
Don Froese and Gail Star are the hosts of this spectacular longhouse Bed and Breakfast, situated at the base of Mt Cheam on Seabird Island Reserve in Agassiz BC. They own and operate the Kwelaxtelatiya Longhouse and have been delivering cross-cultural courses by sharing the spirituality and customs of the First Nations People. Don is an accomplished carver and has been educating the judicial systems and tourism commissions in the separate Sweat Lodge he constructed. Don is Metis, and Gail is a member of the Seabird Island Band, Stolo Nation. Don is able to provide Talking Totem Tours visitors with a Sweat Lodge Ceremony as an add-on to the package. They also offer cultural performances, oral history, carving demonstrations, cedar weaving, and authentic native cuisine. They have recently added "lava rock healing", which is a first nations healing technique.

Fenn Lodge
Gary Bruce and Diane Brady own and operate this magnificent 6-room lodge in Harrison Mills Built in 1903. Referred to as "the ultimate wilderness retreat" (Jan/Feb 1998 issue of The Outdoor Edge), this bed and breakfast getaway offers 90 riverfront acres with salmon fishing, eagle watching, woodland trails and Fraser Valley golfing. You'll discover landscaped and wooded grounds highlighted by the Chehalis River, a cascading waterfall, and tranquil meadows. In a meadow next to the house you will find a Labyrinth: a spiral path used in many spiritual traditions in various forms around the world for meditation.

Chester Creek Estate
Since 1982 Anne and Mel have arranged many memorable holidays and are gracious hosts at their Country Bed and Breakfast with the Dutch Touch. Chester Creek Estate is centrally located, in the Fraser Valley serving Mission Agassiz and Abbotsford. The house is situated on 7 lush acres amongst majestic, tall trees. The main house contains two wood burning fireplaces, and is professionally decorated featuring a unique collection of antiques and First Nations Art.

Their guests are invited to relax on their own private patio or balcony or take a stroll through their “mini-Stanley Park.”