Latest News: National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration | June 20, 2026 | 2 pm
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a community-wide celebration of the contributions and unique cultures of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities locally and from across Canada.
Produced by K’ómoks First Nation in partnership with local government and Indigenous serving organizations, this vibrant celebration features live music from acclaimed Indigenous artists, an eclectic food and craft market, Elder and Youth Zones, guided walks, cultural activities and workshops, knowledge sharing, community connections and more.
Cultural and Community Partners for this year’s celebrations include Kumugwe Cultural Society, Queneesh Indigenous Community Society, Wachiay Friendship Society, MIKI’SIW Métis Association, Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society, Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry, City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, Village of Cumberland and Comox Valley Regional District.
The Comox Valley Reconciliation Advisory Table
In late 2022, Comox Valley local governments, urban Indigenous groups and the K'ómoks First Nation formed a Reconciliation Advisory Table intended to guide local governments down the path of meaningful reconciliation.
Who We Are
The Advisory Table is made up of regular participants from K’ómoks First Nation, Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society, Kumugwe Cultural Society, MIKI'SIW Métis Association, Sasamans Society, the Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry, the City of Courtenay, CVRD, Town of Comox and the Village of Cumberland.
The following groups have expressed an interest in the work of the Advisory Table and have asked to stay informed about its activities: Homalco First Nation, Klahoose First Nation, Laich-Kwil-Tach Treaty Society, Laichwiltach Family Life Society, Northern Vancouver Island Aboriginal Training Society, Qualicum First Nation, We Wai Kai Nation and Wei Wai Kum First Nation.
What We Do
Our members have determined that they will focus their work in two key areas:
Provide advice to local governments on reconciliation matters and about how to include Indigenous viewpoints that will help staff and elected officials to take a thoughtful and culturally safe approach to engagement, partnerships or collaboration with Indigenous partners.
Advise the local Indigenous community about how to advocate and/or engage with local governments about their initiatives.
The Reconciliation Journey - Artwork by Jessie Everson
In 2023, the Comox Valley Reconciliation Advisory Table commissioned artist Jessie Everson, to help communicate its reconciliation journey. The story of the Table began with the creation of a unique logo representing the constant flow of ideas and feelings around reconciliation. Jessie then created two additional graphics, the grizzly and the whale, to capture the Advisory Table's priorities of connection, learning, and cultural heritage.
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For a more detailed look at the meaning behind each of these images, click on the link below to read the artist's statement:
