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SUMMARY:Celebrate Winter Solstice (One Day Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this potent time of the sun’s rebirth. We will be honouring our deep connection with nature\, inviting in the nurturing power of the Light and letting it shine out to others throughout the world. \nCombining movement and stillness we will be reflecting\, bringing together the opposites and connecting to the wisdom within. Tools such as the Divine Light Invocation\, visualizations\, meditations\, and gentle hatha yoga movements with reflection encourage a deeper understanding of your life’s path. Yoga is now– a perfect time to pause\, reflect and renew with insights about how you want to move forward with loving kindness which expands out to each other\, the planet and beyond.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/celebrate-winter-solstice-one-day-retreat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Online,Wellness,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Nelson Polar Bear Swim
DESCRIPTION:The Polar Bear Swim is a fun event that brings together around 400 people every year. Happening on Wednesday\, Jan 1st with the plunge at noon. This is a fundraiser for Kootenay Co-op Radio and Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society. Head to https://nelsonpolarbearswim.com/ to sign up\, donate\, or find more info.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-polar-bear-swim/
LOCATION:Lakeside Park\, 1900 Lakeside Dr.\, Nelson\, V1L 5S4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Kid Friendly,Sports,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kootenay Co-op Radio":MAILTO:info@kootenaycoopradio.com
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics\, competitions\, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater. \nColdsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions\, backcountry education\, arts and culture\, storytelling\, and clinics\, we aim to connect\, educate\, and inspire. \nIt’s a chance to expand your skills\, bridge connections\, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape that surrounds us. The spirit of Coldsmoke stays with you long after the weekend ends. \nJoin us at Coldsmoke\, where the slopes are our canvas\, and the spirit of skiing and snowboarding takes center stage.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-coldsmoke-powderfest-3/
LOCATION:Whitewater Ski Resort\, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd\, Nelson BC\, V1L 5R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Food/Beverage,Markets/Festival,Sports,Wellness,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Whitewater Ski Resort":MAILTO:events@skiwhitewater.com
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics\, competitions\, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater. \nColdsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions\, backcountry education\, arts and culture\, storytelling\, and clinics\, we aim to connect\, educate\, and inspire. \nIt’s a chance to expand your skills\, bridge connections\, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape that surrounds us. The spirit of Coldsmoke stays with you long after the weekend ends. \nJoin us at Coldsmoke\, where the slopes are our canvas\, and the spirit of skiing and snowboarding takes center stage.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-coldsmoke-powderfest-2/
LOCATION:Whitewater Ski Resort\, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd\, Nelson BC\, V1L 5R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Food/Beverage,Markets/Festival,Sports,Wellness,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest
DESCRIPTION:Kootenay Coldsmoke Powderfest is an annual celebration of ski and snowboard culture. This grassroots flagship festival features clinics\, competitions\, and ski-themed arts and culture programming both in Nelson and at Whitewater. \nColdsmoke brings together a community with a shared passion for winter sport. Through a curated collection of competitions\, backcountry education\, arts and culture\, storytelling\, and clinics\, we aim to connect\, educate\, and inspire. \nIt’s a chance to expand your skills\, bridge connections\, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscape that surrounds us. The spirit of Coldsmoke stays with you long after the weekend ends. \nJoin us at Coldsmoke\, where the slopes are our canvas\, and the spirit of skiing and snowboarding takes center stage.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/kootenay-coldsmoke-powderfest/
LOCATION:Whitewater Ski Resort\, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd\, Nelson BC\, V1L 5R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Exhibition/Speakers,Film,Food/Beverage,Markets/Festival,Sports,Wellness,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Whitewater Ski Resort":MAILTO:events@skiwhitewater.com
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SUMMARY:Zelene Rojo • An Arabic Oud & Bendir Cozy Concert
DESCRIPTION:Zelene Rojo is a Ukrainian-Argentinian musical project created by a duo of musicians\, Kateryna Melnyk and Bruno Bosio. With their original compositions and reversions of existing works\, they are inviting you to a journey through Northern Africa\, Arabian Peninsula\, South of Europe\, and even Asia. All those places where ancient oud was conquering the listeners hearts. \n“A musical journey exploring the different passageways of the soul\, invoking the mystique and sound depth that emanates and emerges between the woods and strings of instruments\, the voice\, an ancient drum beat\, and the modern sound that it has been transformed to”
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/zelene-rojo-an-arabic-oud-bendir-cozy-concert/
LOCATION:SOMA Sound & Events\, 444 Baker St.\, Nelson BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Witches Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5\n\n*Tarot\, Palm and Oracle readers\, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna.\n\n*Vendors that will put a spell on you with their witchy\, wacky and spiritual wears. Not your average market!!\n\n*Workshops every half an hour to drop in on and learn about Wicca 101\, How to set a crystal grid\, sacred smoking\, singing and breathing\, music and how to read palms.\n\nAll for $2 at the door
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/witches-spring-market/
LOCATION:Taghum Hall\, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd\, Nelson\, V1L 6Y4
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,LGBTQIA2S+,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Wellness,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Earth Daughters Festival
DESCRIPTION:A 4 day wellness gathering for Wild Hearted Women.\n100+ workshops to curate your own journey.\nProfessional music & performances each day.\nMarket Place featuring Vendors Village & Healers Grove\nCatered Meal & Food Vendors \n‘Where we are restoring our true brilliance\,\nattuning to our innate intelligence and\nforging a way forward for the generations to come\nthat resides within deep reverence toward life.’
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/earth-daughters-festival/
LOCATION:Golden\, BC
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Live Performance,Wellness,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Earth Daughters Collective":MAILTO:hello@earthdaughtersfestival.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250628T160000
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SUMMARY:Family Beach Party on Soul’s Paradise Beach
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family beach party/potluck 🙂 Lady V & Bass Cat will play classic hits and beats for all the family. Valéry & Sadie will teach a basic choreography so that everyone can dance together. Park on Pilot Bay Road. Bring a chair\, food & drinks. Free for everyone under 18 years old. $10/Adult
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/family-beach-party-on-souls-paradise-beach/
LOCATION:Soul’s Paradise\, 16961 Pilot Bay Road\, Kootenay Bay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Markets/Festival,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251101T230000
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead: A Cross-Cultural Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special Day of the Dead celebration\, a free\, family-friendly community event where we’ll honor tradition while embracing the richness of many cultures. Inspired by Día de Muertos\, this event brings together diverse practices of remembrance and celebration of life. \nWhat to Expect at the Day of the Dead Celebration \n✨ Mexico – Dia de Muertos\nInteractive altar. Arts & crafts while we share the meaning of this tradition. Plus\, live serenatas (serenades) will fill the space with music and remembrance. \n✨ Philippines – “Undas”\nExperience the Filipino tradition of Undas through a communal altar\, prayers\, and music. Participate in shared offerings\, hands-on crafts\, and enjoy a live performance of Dahil Sayo. \n✨ India – “Moksha”\n“Moksha” is a visual and interactive display of India’s diverse rituals of remembrance\, including storytelling\, a short talk\, and a participatory dance performance. \n✨ Celtic Roots – “From Samhain to Halloween”\nPresenter Shannon Silvermoon will explore Samhain’s ancient rituals and its transformation into Halloween. Participate in a short visualization\, ancestor offerings\, and intention-setting for the new year. \n✨ Reflections on Grief and Healing\nLed by death doula Leif\, this space invites us to reflect on loss\, grief\, and renewal. \n✨ Community Offerings \n-Food vendors & face painting \n-Performances by local & guest artists \n-A closing dance party with uplifting global beats \n📌 Save the date: Full schedule with times will be shared soon! \nEvent Schedule: \n-3:00 – 4:00 PM: Altars making & community gathering begin\, live Serenata from 3:30–4:00 PM & face painting & mini traditional food market open \n-4:00 – 4:10 PM: Land Acknowledgment\nby Rick Desautel \n-4:10 – 5:10 PM: Community Talk: “Grief\, Loss\, and Healing”by Leif Mjolsness \n-5:10 – 6:20 PM: Cultural Presentations:\nIreland – Origins of Halloween (5:10–5:30)\nIndia – Moska (5:30–5:40)\nMexico – Traditions + Activity (5:40–6:00)\nPhilippines – Heritage + Activity (6:00–6:20) \n-6:20 – 6:30 PM: Closing Remarks \n-6:30 – 7:00 PM: Dance Performances featuring:\nMiriam Martínez\, Slava Doval’s DanceFusion\, Sophie Barbaric\, Surya & Nino\, Tango group & Tapatia Collective \n-7:00 – 9:30 PM: Dance Party featuring\nDJ Mochilero & DJ Dubconscious \n-9:30 – 11:00 PM: Karaoke & Curated Playlist
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/day-of-the-dead-2025/
LOCATION:The Eagles Hall Nelson\, 641 Baker St\, Nelson\, BC V1L 4J3\, Canada\, BC\, V1L 4J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Wellness,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tapatia Collective":MAILTO:Info@tapatiacollective.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T163000
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SUMMARY:Nelson - Moosehide Day Potluck: Drum\, Sing\, Storytelling & Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Moosehide Day invitation to Potluck Rejoicing in Feast\, Drum Circle\, Singing\, Storytelling\, & Poetry \nOpen to the whole community whether you have attended other events of the day or not. We need you too to witness and support those who are fast breaking\, sharing in new relationships\, capturing insights for the coming year; while sharing our favourite foods and non alcohol drink is the way forward. A day of Soul Foods balanced with Body Nutrition. \nThe space will be open and held you and all for every voice\, every song\, every poem in the sanctity of Ancient Practice from all Paths. Bring your favourite instruments. We will jamb. We will open for personal pieces. With care\, we have a piano too \nBreaking the Fast \nAs with any fast\, it is important to break your fast with intention. We recommend eating and drinking clean\, simple foods easing yourself back into your regular diet. \nIt is also a good time to make a formal transition from your experience back into your day-to-day life. At our gatherings\, we conduct fast-breaking ceremonies where we show our gratitude\, share food\, ask witnesses to share their words\, and celebrate the effort and sacrifice as we reflect upon the day and the road ahead.
URL:https://www.wkartscouncil.com/event/nelson-moosehide-day-potluck-drum-sing-storytelling-poetry/
LOCATION:St. Saviour’s Anglican Church\, Nelson\, 701 Ward Street\, Nelson\, V1L 1T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Community Events,Exhibition/Speakers,Food/Beverage,Kid Friendly,Live Performance,Music,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Storytelling  Nelson":MAILTO:nelsonstorytelling@gmail.com
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