This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Artwork exhibition
Stetís ímexstowx (Walk Beside Us)
In-person
Truth and Reconciliation Indigenous Visual arts Self-guided StorytellingDate and time
Location
Abbotsford Civic Plaza
32388 Veterans Way
Abbotsford, BC
Directions: Programming takes place in Civic Precinct partner venues and athroughout the grounds. Parking available throught the site.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Walk Beside Us in learning about Truth and Reconciliation, and the history of Residential Schools. Stetís ímexstowx (Stah tee-ss ee-mehx-sst-owwhx) – This meaningful phrase translates to “walk beside us” in the beautiful Halq’eméylem language.
Our local civic organizations have united around Thunderbird Square and Civic Plaza with a common goal – to create a space for learning and understanding. We’re walking together to share learning opportunities for the public about Truth and Reconciliation, as well as the history of Residential Schools.
This event includes scheduled activities and performances, as well as drop-in stations open throughout the day. The full programming schedule can be found at stetisimexstowx.ca/our-time-together/
Links
- Stetís ímexstowx stetisimexstowx.ca
- Activities and schedule stetisimexstowx.ca
Organizer
Stetís ímexstowx
Committee composed of local organizations including Abbotsford Children's Theatre, Abbotsford Fire and Rescue Services, Abbotsford Police Department, Abbotsford School District, City of Abbotsford, FVRL, Heritage Abbotsford Society, Literacy Matters Abbotsford, Sumas First Nation, The Reach Gallery Museum, Tourism Abbotsford, and UFV: Peace and Reconciliation Centre.
This event is part of a hub:
City of Abbotsford: Hub of the Fraser Valley
City of Abbotsford Abbotsford, BCJoin the City of Abbotsford and our partners, as we host a series of free, interactive, and family friendly Culture Days programming and events across the City.