Splatsin Community Camp

Join your community on Monday, June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day together at Pillar Lake! RSVP to:

• Charlene William at [email protected] or DM her on Facebook OR
• Amanda Blum at [email protected] or (250) 838-6496 ext. 714

Include in your RSVP: If you need a ride or if you plan to camp on Monday night as spaces are limited for both.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 8:30-9 am: Gather at the Community Centre
• 9:15 am: Depart for Pillar Lake (Buses leave from both Community Centre and Jackpine)
• 10 am: Crafters arrive and begin set up
• 11 am – 5 pm: Canoe and pontoon boat rides
• 11:30 am: Bagged lunch handed out
• 12 pm: Depart for Pillar Lake hike
• 1-5 pm: Canoe rides
• 3:30 pm: Dinner (Indian Tacos Food Truck)
• 4-6 pm: Powwow drumming and dancing
• 6 pm: Clean up and depart for home

There will also be smudging and prayer bundles throughout the day.

CRAFTERS

• Elizabeth Brown – Beading
• Chelsea Jones – Pine needle baskets
• Stephanie Harry – Manicures/pedicures
• Duane Thomas – Soap making
• Crystal Morris – Traditional medicine

TRANSPORTATION

There is a shuttle service to Pillar Lake available with limited seating capacity from the Community Centre. Filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be lifejackets available for people who don’t have their own.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

This organized event will be adhering to the latest provincial health orders announced on June 15. There will be mandatory hand-washing and sanitizing stations. This event is limited to 50 people. If you are sick, please stay home. Read the latest orders here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions