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Fri. June 17th 2016 - Sun. June 19th 2016 Royal British Columbia Museum Free

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Victoria Aboriginal Cultural Festival: Lekwungen Traditional Dancers, Esquimalt Singers & Dancers, Le-La-La Dancers, Git Hayetsk, Alex Wells, Nuu-chah-nulth Dance Group

Join the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in celebrating National Aboriginal Day w...
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Fri. June 17th 2016 - Sun. June 19th 2016 + Add to Calendar Royal British Columbia Museum (All Ages)
11:00am - 6:30pm Free
Opening: Thursday 1st January 1970

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Lekwungen Traditional Dancers
Esquimalt Singers & Dancers
Le-La-La Dancers
Fist Nations Dance/Song/Legend from Victoria BC
Unknown
Git Hayetsk
Alex Wells
Nuu-chah-nulth Dance Group

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Aboriginal Tourism BC

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Join the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in celebrating National Aboriginal Day weekend with music, dance, food and the arts and best of all, it’s all free! The 2016 Aboriginal Cultural Festival is three days of spectacular performances on an outdoor stage in the plaza at the Royal BC Museum in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC.

Three days of spectacular performances on an outdoor stage in the plaza at the Royal BC Museum in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC. Each day starts with performances from the two local Host Nations and follows with shows from Aboriginal performers from across the province as well as a show from 3-time World Hoop Dancing Champion Alex Wells!

Plus you can watch special artisan demonstrations and learn more about the creative process from the artisans themselves. Sample amazing food from Songhees Seafood and Steam - delicious salmon, bannock, Indian tacos and more will be available!

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Royal British Columbia Museum
675 Belleville Street
Multi-Purpose / Hall
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Victoria Aboriginal Cultural Festival: Lekwungen Traditional Dancers, Esquimalt Singers & Dancers, Le-La-La Dancers, Git Hayetsk, Alex Wells, Nuu-chah-nulth Dance Group @ Royal British Columbia Museum Jun 17 2016 - Nov 21st @ Royal British Columbia Museum

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