Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society

Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society celebrates Father’s Day with Powwow

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer June 14 and 15 marked the third annual Father’s Day Powwow, hosted by the Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society (VAHS) in Vancouver. The event was focused on honouring Indigenous “fathers, grandfathers, and sons through drum, dance, and culture.” The Peak attended the Powwow near Britannia Secondary School and spoke with VAHS executive director Carrie Humchitt of the Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation for more information. [caption id="attachment_131717" align="alignnone" width="696"] PHOTO: Mercedes Innes / Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society[/caption] The Powwow is about being able to “lift up the men,” Humchitt said. “They deserve to be honoured,” as well as…

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