Our Vision
It all started when…
The Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Society was born from the desire to produce an all-Indigenous music and arts festival that showcases the beauty and diversity of Indigenous culture. In an era of Reconciliation we were overcome with a sense of purpose to add celebration to the vernacular surrounding Indigenous Heritage. We saw an opportunity to lift up our Indigenous Artists in a culturally safe and supportive environment that fosters their talent and exalts their crafts.
We are dedicated to elevating Indigenous Artistry and celebrating the beauty and diversity of Indigenous culture and heritage. We have created the Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival to provide a platform for up-and-coming Indigenous artists and to showcase the many splendours of traditional arts and culture.
We are so humbled by the support we have received from our community for the inaugural Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival and are very excited about things to come!
“My people will sleep for one hundred years, and when they wake it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” Louis Riel, July 4, 1885
MEDIA LINKS
Breakout West - Featured Organization: Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Society
CBC News - Giant mural depicts resilience of Indigenous women in B.C. artist's life
Global News - Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Society Mural Project
Indiginews - Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival successfully kicks off second year
KelownaNow - Inaugural Okanagan Indigenous Festival highlights music, art and community
Tourism Kelowna - Celebrate Local Culture at the Okanagan Indigenous Music and Arts Festival