In-SHUCK-ch Days is a celebration designed to enhance identity and pride
within our communities while promoting our key traditions
and values. This annual event brings together families, friends,
youth and neighbours from
the surrounding communities to showcase In-SHUCK-ch culture
and recognize the significant accomplishments of our people.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Siq’úta Workshop Starting Soon
Coming up in May, there is going to be a wonderful opportunity for youth and elders to reconnect with In-SHUCK-ch culture. The seasoned dancer, Gerald Gabriel from Lil’wat, Mount Currie, will be running workshops for Youth and Elders to come together to learn and practice siq’úta (traditional dance in stem’tétem regalia accompanied by hand drums). For more info [click here]
April 2010 Update
As many of you are aware, we will be holding In-SHUCK-ch Days on the weekend of August 21-22, 2010. At the moment we are continuing to apply for funding and the planning for this exciting event is coming together.
If you have any comments, feedback, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Katherine Drasic, In-SHUCK-ch Days Coordinator. She can be contacted at the administration office or by email:
Katherine Drasic
In-SHUCK-ch Days Coordinator
Phone: 604-820-6873 Ext. 112
Fax: 604-820-6847
Email: days@inshuckch.com
January 2010 Update
As the New Year kicks off, so does the planning for In-SHUCK-ch Days 2010!
A new coordinator, Katherine Drasic, has taken over Curtis Bedwell’s responsibilities. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact her at days@inshuckch.com or 604-820-6847.
At the moment, grant applications are being finished, research for new funding and sponsorship is being conducted, and organizing for the day is underway. Entertainment acts, catering, and a list of activities is being confirmed. Responses for grant applications should be coming in shortly, as well. If you have any suggestions or would like to be involved in In-SHUCK-ch Days, contact Katherine.
We’ll keep you posted in the upcoming months! Get excited—In-SHUCK-ch Days 2010 is going to be fantastic!
October 2009 Update
Fundraising for In-SHUCK-ch Days 2010 is already underway. With that said, many of the details are still being worked out. We are in the process of drafting this year’s budget, applying for government grants, figuring out sponsorship benefits and preparing the funding solicitation package – to be finished by mid-November – so we can begin finding sponsors and donors early in the New Year. At the General Assembly this upcoming weekend we hope to receive enough community feedback...Read More
