Blueberry River First Nations unveils tentative plans for Cultural Camp in 2025

PINK MOUNTAIN, B.C.. — Summertime fun and a wholesome cultural experience awaits attendees of Blueberry River First Nations’ (BRFN) Cultural Camp in July.

In 2024, the camp was highlighted by the appearance of former National Hockey League (NHL) player Theoren Fleury and several other speakers with a message of understanding trauma and resiliency.

According to the camp’s coordinator, Lynn Harvey, the experience will mirror last year’s camp. 

Formerly BRFN’s executive assistant, she now serves as cultural coordinator of Blueberry River Restoration Society.

This will be the third year Harvey has planned the camp for the BRFN community. 

“We will have the same cultural experience,” said Harvey. “But there will be new motivational speakers and more activities will be added.”

She confirmed to Energeticcity.ca a youth worker will be hired to provide more children’s activities.

Activities in 2024’s camp included ax throwing and slingshot competitions, as well as a relay race on quad racers.  

Workshops on financial literacy and a day-trip to Wonowon were also offered. Each night of the five-day festivities was concluded with a tea dance, and breakfast and dinner were also provided. 

 A talent show and comedy show will also be announced soon for the 2025 event, Harvey said.

Registration to the camp is free of charge. 

Harvey says finalized details will be released soon “as we have all contracts signed.”

The BRFN 2025 Cultural Camp will take place from July 21st to 25th at the Pink Mountain Ranch, located near Mile 147 Road off Highway 97.
Visit BRFN’s Facebook page for more information.