# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Salmon, Cedar & Water Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us at the GBHNR for the annual Salmon, Cedar, and Water Ceremony - led by Eddie Gardner of Sqwá First Nation and Gracie Kelly of The’wa:li First Nation! 

We will gather at the Heron Reserve Pavilion at 10:00 am for community connection & cultural learning with Gracie and Eddie, music by Good Medicine Songs, followed by a processional 20-min walk from the Blue Heron Reserve Pavilion to the ceremonial site on the bank of the Vedder River. 

At the river, we will have a ceremonial fire. Tobacco ties will be made, prayers and songs will be sung, and some teachings about Xexa:ls will be shared. Offerings will be made to the river and the salmon with drumming and singing. 
 
After the ceremony, join us at the Blue Heron Classroom (Discovery Annex) to share a lunch that includes soup, sandwiches and bannock.

Sponsored by Tourism Chilliwack, City of Chilliwack and the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve. 

This is a free event - no registration is required. We hope to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chilliwack/salmon-cedar-and-water-ceremony/200029377889750
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 246

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chilliwack
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 5200 Sumas Prairie Rd, Chilliwack, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2R 4N7
- **lat**: 49.09664
- **long**: -122.04525
- **full address**: 5200 Sumas Prairie Rd, Chilliwack, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2R 4N7

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Salmon, Cedar & Water Ceremony being held?
  - **A:** Salmon, Cedar & Water Ceremony takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am at 5200 Sumas Prairie Rd, Chilliwack, BC, Canada, British Columbia V2R 4N7.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Salmon, Cedar & Water Ceremony?
  - **A:** Salmon, Cedar & Water Ceremony is organized by Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve Society.

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