Arts & Culture
Below are information about arts and cultural activities including online free entertainment and activities for kids.
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Reconciliation Day Ride
Diane Sam, of Songhees First Nation, will kick off the ride with a talk about the significance and history of land around Songhees Park. This ride is in honour of residential school survivors and their families and is in partnership with Victoria Orange Shirt Day. All...
Xe xe Smun’ eem – Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony
Orange Shirt Day acknowledges the harm that Canada’s residential school system had on generations of Indigenous families and their communities. Wear orange and join us for the Xe xe Smun' eem - Victoria Orange Shirt Day Ceremony on Friday, September 30th from...
South Island Powwow
The South Island Powwow is an opportunity to recognize Survivors and their families in the spirit of reconciliation. Through song and dance, The Songhees Nation looks to honour residential school, day school, and 60s scoop survivors and their families. All are welcome...
SEMSEMÍYE: Indigenous Pollinator Stories
Tiffany Joseph (ŚW̱,XELOSELWET) will run a workshop sharing the knowledge that she has acquired throughout her years from sources such as the W̱SÁNEĆ people, the SENĆOŦEN language, pollinators, sea life, and terrestrial flora and fauna that are Indigenous to the...
Truth Before Reconciliation Event by SNIWWC
In honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour is hosting a film viewing and a conversation at the Vic Theatre on September 30th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. The film will be “Healing Nation” by Symbia...
Free week of activities for seniors
Silver Threads Service is a seniors organization located in both Victoria (1911 Quadra Street) and Saanich (286 Hampton Road). They are hosting a Try it Free week from September 6-9 where they are offering free art classes, zumba, yoga, Tai Chi and more for seniors to...
Vancouver Island artist leads Saanich community mural project
Vancouver Island artist, Claire Crawford, successfully led the first mural for the 2022 Saanich Community Canvas Mural Project. This project aims to enhance neighbourhoods and public spaces through local art. You can find this mural at the entrance to Cedar Hill...
One Spirit: Celebrating our Faiths Together
This multi-faith event at the Hindu Temple is an arts-based devotional featuring diverse styles of singing, chanting, movement and instrumentals, followed by a Southeast Asian vegetarian meal. The event is free but registration is required. It will take place 4:00 pm,...
Free QTBIPOC Dance Class
Booty Freedom is a QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Color) centred space. This dance class event is open to anyone who self-identifies as QTBIPOC. The event is free and pre-registration is required. The event is taking place on September 23 from...