Kelowna to host events celebrating Indigenous culture with street closures in effect.
The City of Kelowna will honor National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 by celebrating the historical and cultural contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society will host its annual Turtle Island Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Leon Avenue. In line with the festival, the 400 block of Leon Avenue, between Pandosy and Ellis Streets, will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
During the road closure, traffic will be rerouted through Pandosy Street, Bernard Avenue, and Ellis Street, with road signs and traffic marshals aiding direction. More details are available on the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society’s Facebook page.
Métis Community Services of BC is organizing a Métis Rendezvous at City Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring activities like food tasting, hoop dancing, face painting, and drumming circles. Further information can be found at mcsbc.org.
Additional resources about Indigenous Peoples Day can be accessed at canada.ca. For ongoing updates on roadwork and potential transportation delays, visit kelowna.ca/roadreport.