First Nation drummers to travel from around western Canada to perform at second annual event
The 2025 Gathering of Drummers hosted by Prophet River First Nation is a family-friendly event showcasing drummers from around western Canada at Sikanni River Ranch starting on July 12th.
PROPHET RIVER, B.C. — A northeast B.C. First Nation is set to host a gathering of drummers and cultural festivities this weekend.
According to a July 8th Facebook post, Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) will be hosting the event for its second year from July 12th to July 19th.
PRFN wrote it promises a “safe, welcoming and memorable experience for everyone attending.”
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Camping at the Sikanni River Ranch will be offered, although day trips to the family-friendly, alcohol and drug-free event are also welcome.
Nightly drumming performances by Indigenous peoples from around western Canada will be held during the week-long event.
The event will feature the Doig River First Nation drummers from B.C., the Acho Dene Koe and Tlicho First Nations from the Northwest Territories, and Dene Tha’ drummers from both Meander River and Chateh in Alberta.
“Come be part of this meaningful cultural gathering,” the post from PRFN stated.
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The event takes place from Saturday, July 12th until Saturday, July 19th at the Sikanni River Ranch at Mile 171 off Highway 97.
Further information about the PRFN Gathering of Drummers can be found by contacting the cultural department by calling (250) 321-1978 or emailing culture.program@prophetriverfn.ca.
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