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Events Description
Hosted by the Indigenous women-led stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society, and the stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow Committee, the three-day event brings together Indigenous communities from across the region and beyond. Whether attending a Pow Wow for the first time or returning for another year, everyone is invited to experience the traditions, music, artistry, and community that make the stɑl’əw̓ Pow Wow a significant annual gathering.
“It’s really a reclamation of our identity, connecting and reconnecting with other Indigenous communities,” says stɑl’əw̓ Arts & Cultural Society Manager q̓ʷɑt̓ic̓ɑ, Phyllis Atkins. “It’s a safe and inclusive event, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to attend. We really want people to come and experience it, attend and be a part of it. There’s no better way.”
Throughout the weekend, Langley Events Centre will be filled with the sound of drums and singing as hundreds of dancers gather in the arena in vibrant regalia. Saturday is the busiest day of the weekend, culminating in an evening Grand Entry when more than 500 dancers will make their way into the arena together. With the drums thundering and dancers filling the floor in their regalia, these engaging moments are a powerful expression of the traditions shared throughout the Pow Wow.
Welcome ceremonies led by participating Nations will take place throughout the weekend, with representatives from q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), meθxʷey̓ (Matsqui), and səmyámə (Semiahmoo) First Nations sharing their own traditions and protocols.
The Pow Wow experience extends well beyond the arena. The vendors’ market will feature Indigenous artists, makers, and businesses offering handcrafted goods, artwork, jewellery, clothing, and more. Also in the market, visitors can choose from Indigenous-owned food vendors serving traditional and contemporary Indigenous food, including fresh bannock.
This year’s programming highlights include the return of the all-women’s drum group competition, introduced at last year’s Pow Wow. The weekend will also feature the Mason Hoop Dancers from Winnipeg alongside Coast Salish dancers and singers, Semiahmoo youth performers, and the annual Miss stɑl’əw̓ pageant, which celebrates young Indigenous leaders and sees the crowned princess represent stɑl’əw̓ at Pow Wows across Canada and the United States throughout the following year.
The name stɑl’əw̓ means “big river” in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language, reflecting the Pow Wow’s role in bringing together Indigenous communities from across British Columbia, Canada, and the United States.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
SINGLE DAY PASS
$10 – one person for a single day of choice
WEEKEND / 3 DAY PASS
$20 – one person for the full weekend (three-days)
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026
Doors open to the general public one hour before Grand Entries:
Friday, September 11th 2026 @ 6pm
Saturday, September 12th 2026 @ 12pm
Sunday, September 13th 2026 @ 12pm
Venue:
Langley Events Centre, 7888 200 Street, Langley
Public Transit Accessible
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