Marpole Community Day

This summer, G̱iihlgiigaa will also be facilitating an interactive arts and crafts tent at Marpole Community Day on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Oak Park beside the Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre.

Marpole Community Day returns with free, family-friendly festivities from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., featuring amusement rides, games, performances, live entertainment, food, and community exhibits celebrating the vibrant local community. 

Visitors of all ages are invited to stop by the Cedar Weaving tent to participate in hands-on weaving and Indigenous-inspired art activities in a welcoming and creative space. The tent will offer an opportunity to slow down, create together, and learn through shared artistic practice rooted in connection, community, and cultural expression. Whether you are curious to try weaving for the first time or simply want to spend time creating with others, everyone is welcome to join.

For inquiries about the event, please visit www.marpoleoakridge.org or call Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre (MOCC) at 604-257-8180 ext 1. Follow @marpoleoakridgecc on Instagram for event updates.

 

 

  

Cedar Bracelet Workshop

Join our Cedar Weaving Bracelets workshop this Sunday from 10:30am-12:30pm.

In this meaningful workshop led by Haida Artist/Weaver Todd DeVries, create a cedar bracelet representing non-violence and anti-bullying. The session includes teachings on the history and significance of Cedar Bark Weaving and Todd's personal life stories. Come learn, create, and take part in a shared commitment to reconciliation and respect.

Cedar Weaving Bracelets

 

Sunday, April 19

10:30am-12:30pm

Reg. 613743

$35/ person

 

https://www.roundhouse.ca/kgrhp/cedar-weaving-bracelets/

 

 

Trout Lake CC Cedar Bracelet WS

Date and Time:
Sunday - April 12, 2026        
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Place:
at the Trout Lake Community Center, Lakewood Room
19 yrs +, Mixed

Description:
In this meaningful workshop led by Haida Artist/Weaver Todd Giihlgiigaa, create a cedar bracelet representing non-violence and anti-bullying. The session includes teachings on the history and significance of Cedar Bark Weaving and Todd's personal life stories. Come learn, create, and take part in a shared commitment to reconciliation and respect.

 

Visit this link to register

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/614042?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Visit here for Todd Giihlgiigaa's events calendar
https://giihlgiigaaweaver.blogspot.com/p/calendar-of-events.html

Giihlgiigaa’s Weaving website for weaving tips:
https://ithkilgaa.blogspot.ca

For more info on Vancouver Park Board's 
Trout Lake Community Center
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/trout-lake-community-centre.aspx 

Connecting Indigenous Peoples to Parks and Recreation

You’re invited to join the Vancouver Park Board on April 9 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm for a gathering to learn about the services, opportunities, programs & resources available to Indigenous peoples through the Parks and Recreation system.  

The Arts, Reconciliation and Culture Department of Park Board is hosting this gathering at Roundhouse Community Centre, located at 181 Roundhouse Mews in Yaletown.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples can drop-in and connect with staff from a variety of Park Board departments while enjoying some snacks and refreshments! 

Folks will learn about the Fieldhouse Activation Program, Ceremonial Fires, Parks Activation, the Neighborhood Matching Fund, Indigenous-led Community Gardens, programs at Community Centres for Indigenous people, how to host events in parks, the Medicine Wheel at Van Dusen Gardens and so much more!

Come by and enjoy refreshments, opportunities to mix and mingle with Park Board staff and other members of the Indigenous community, presentations about services as well as info booths of programs/services and door prizes!

Please register in advance if you are able to join us – RSVPs help us plan for catering.  Everyone is welcome to drop-in anytime April 9, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Click the link below to register today!

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Feel free to share this invite with other First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis people in your circle. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1277498371029316
Like and share this FB page and invite your friends to join us too!

Canceled April 9th, 2026 - Thursday

Thursday Public Drop-in Weaving April 9th, 2026 Cancelled

My Apologies, but Thursday, April 9th Public Weaving Evening has been cancelled because I will be attending an event "Connecting Indigenous Peoples to Parks and Recreation" Hosted by City of Vancouver and Vancouver Parks Board at the Roundhouse Community Center (see https://giihlgiigaaweaver.blogspot.com/2026/04/connecting-indigenous-peoples-to-parks.html) for more information.

The good news, we'll be resuming next Week Thursday 16th.

Haw'aa

Todd Giihlgiigaa