Victoria to contribute $50K, use of Royal Athletic Park for South Island Powwow – Times Colonist
Jul 26, 2024
The event, co-hosted by the Songhees First Nation and the City of Victoria, drew 12,000 people from around the region last year, as well as visiting First Nations
Victoria council has agreed waive the fee to use Royal Athletic Park and provide a $50,000 grant for the third annual South Island Powwow this fall.
Council unanimously endorsed the move, matching the contribution the city has made over the last two years.
The event, which is co-hosted by the Songhees First Nation and the City of Victoria, is held on the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, and last year drew 12,000 people from around the region as well as visiting First Nations.
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