Sonny McHalsie, a Stó:lō historian providing a tour of St. Mary’s Residential School to Archway staff in March 2025.
Indigenous History Month Events & Exhibits
To mark National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st, 2026
We’ve gathered a list of Indigenous events, exhibits, and activities happening during National Indigenous History Month in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
If there is an error, or missing events, please email comms@archway.ca.
National Indigenous Peoples Day & Indigenous History Month Events
National Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Indigenous Education: Abbotsford School District
- Date: Friday, June 5th – 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Location: Mill Lake Park, 33015 Bevan Avenue, Abbotsford
- About: Explore stations throughout Mill Lake Park that celebrate Indigenous story, song, dance, art and more. All ages are welcome.
SELXWI:CHEL Arts & Culture Festival
- Date: Sunday, June 7th – All Day
- Location: Trethewey House Heritage Site, 2313 Ware Street, Abbotsford
- About: A free, family-friendly celebration of Indigenous arts, culture, and community held in Abbotsford. Visitors can experience live music and dance, storytelling, interactive workshops, and hands-on cultural activities, while also supporting Indigenous artisans and vendors.
- See Event
National Indigenous Peoples Day – Chillcouture: The Red Gala
- Date: Friday, June 19th – 6:00 pm
- Location: Shxwhá:y Village Cultural Centre, 44692-B Skway Road, Chilliwack
- About: This event features Indigenous fashion showcases, live music, art, vendors, food, and more than 30 Indigenous models in a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture.
- See event and purchase tickets
Indigenous Exhibits & Tours
If exhibits are temporary, the end date is noted in each listing.
Trethewey House Heritage Site
- Permanent Exhibit on “The River People and the Land: Living within S’ólh Téméxw”
The Reach Gallery Museum
- The Reach Gallery Museum contains local history exhibits and often features Indigenous artists
Mission Museum
- Learn about Stó:lō history at the Mission Museum
Stó:lō Tourism Tours
- Book a tour through Stó:lō Tourism
- Guided Grounds Tours: Coqualeetza (Chilliwack) St. Mary’s Residential School (Mission)
- Stó:lō Lands Tours (from Chilliwack to Hope)
Fraser River Discovery Centre
- Visitors to the Discovery Centre will learn about the river’s contribution to the life, history, and future of British Columbia and its people through rotating exhibits and hands-on programs
Stó:lō fishing gear at the Mission Museum.
Photo Credit: Thomas Quine
Naxaxalhts’i Albert (Sonny) McHalsie, a Stó:lō historian and cultural advisor leads a tour of St. Mary’s for Archway staff in March 2023.