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By Alyssa Conti

FIRST NATIONS BEADATHON

Agassiz-area gallery hosts First Nations Beadathon for National Indigenous Peoples Day

Jun 14, 2025 | 10:45 AM

AGASSIZ — An art gallery nestled between Agassiz and Hope is celebrating the colourful tapestry of Indigenous traditions with its upcoming First Nations Beadathon.

On June 21, guests are invited to the Ruby Creek Art Gallery to watch more than a dozen First Nations beaders at work, shop for beaded items, and grab a light lunch from local caterer Trena in the Kitchen.

Source: Ruby Creek Art Gallery / Provided

“We are excited to host our First Nations Beadathon on National Indigenous Peoples Day as a way to celebrate beading and the many First Nations beaders in the Fraser Valley”, noted Sharron Young, managing director of Skawahlook First Nation.

Beading is an intergenerational artistic practice that signifies identity and cultural history for many Indigenous people in Canada.

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Source: Ruby Creek Art Gallery / Provided

This free family event is located at 58611 Lougheed Hwy in Ruby Creek from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Ruby Creek Art Gallery is owned and operated by Skawahlook First Nation. National Indigenous Peoples Day is observed annually on June 21.