Indigenous explainer: What are ribbon skirts and why are they important?
Ribbon skirts seen as a symbol of womanhood in First Nations culture throughout history.
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Cultural Gathering of Nations returns for 2026
The Cultural Gathering of Nations' event coordinator Daniel Desjarlais said more Treaty 8 B.C. Nations will participate in the event's logistics in 2026.
First Nations clinic steps up as sponsor for masquerade ball
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation's sponsors for the 2026 Masquerade Ball include the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Clinic, Tourmaline Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
(UPDATE) Medieval faire to fundraise for Dawson Creek Dance Company’s New York trip
Thirteen members of the Dawson Creek Dance Company will be heading to New York City in July, and a fundraising team is holding the King's Court Banquet to do it.
First Nation to host ‘day of connection, inspiration, community’ at women’s wellness event
Prophet River First Nation's Women's Winter Wellness event on January 23rd will feature workshops and speakers dedicated to self-care, self-regulation, creativity and connection.
First Nation to celebrate ribbon skirts and Indigenous culture with fashion show and market
The event on January 31st, with ribbon skirts at the centre, is being run to showcase Indigenous culture and fashion at Saulteau First Nations' Cultural Centre.
Hudson’s Hope spring festival to celebrate ‘community’s roots and heritage’
Frontier Fest, celebrating the historical significance of industry, the Indigenous community and pioneers, will return to Hudson's Hope for a three-day event in March 2026.
Arctic Echoes concert to celebrate ‘magic of the north’ in Fort St. John
The Arctic Echoes concert, dedicated to choral music inspired by "winter landscapes, stillness and the magic of the north," will be performed by the Northern Lights Choral Society at the North Peace Cultural Centre on January 19th.
Spinning demonstration to take over museum for St. Distaff’s Day
The North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild will mark St. Distaff’s Day, when women historically returned to working on the spinning wheel, with an event on January 3rd at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.
Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return
Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.
Toy store owner donates popular Gravitrax to all local schools
Michella Braun of Polka Dot Penguin Toys and Treasures in Fort St. John is donating Gravitrax kids to all School District 60 schools.
Video This Week in the Peace – Remembrance Day & Beehive to Canvas Art Exhibit
In this episode of This Week in the Peace, learn more about the FSJ Remembrance Day ceremony and the Beehive to Canvas art exhibit
Artist shares inspiration behind portions of Let’s Get Rolling exhibit
Peace Gallery North is showcasing its latest exhibit, Lets Get Rolling, until Saturday, November 1st, free to the public.
‘We’re resilient’: Guests, dignitaries and residents reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
First Nations communities and groups across the Peace River region held several celebrations marking the day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Indigenous-led comedy tour to include date in Dawson Creek
The Bad Apples Comedy Tour will also feature stops in the Yukon and Northwest Territories throughout October.
African catering service launches in Fort St. John with pop-up community buffet
A Taste of Africa, a catering service offering traditional Nigerian dishes, launched with a community buffet at Northern Lights College on September 27th.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: You want me to be a chili judge?
Energeticcity.ca reporter Ed Hitchins was a judge at Hudson's Hope Chili Cook-Off competition in 2025.
Hudson’s Hope Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2,000 for charities
Six teams battled it out at the Hudson’s Hope Chili Cook-Off in the parking lot of Hudson's Hope's Legacy Village Market on September 14th.
Indigenous explainers: What are handgames?
Handgames are a traditional Indigenous guessing game played between teams at cultural gatherings all across northeastern B.C.
Peace region Métis artist named in finalists for national award
Haley Bassett, of Métis ancestry, received a finalist distinction for the 2025 William and Meredith Saunderson Prizes for Emerging Artists.
Cultural Gathering of Nations returns for 2026
The Cultural Gathering of Nations' event coordinator Daniel Desjarlais said more Treaty 8 B.C. Nations will participate in the event's logistics in 2026.
First Nations clinic steps up as sponsor for masquerade ball
The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation's sponsors for the 2026 Masquerade Ball include the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Clinic, Tourmaline Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
(UPDATE) Medieval faire to fundraise for Dawson Creek Dance Company’s New York trip
Thirteen members of the Dawson Creek Dance Company will be heading to New York City in July, and a fundraising team is holding the King's Court Banquet to do it.
First Nation to host ‘day of connection, inspiration, community’ at women’s wellness event
Prophet River First Nation's Women's Winter Wellness event on January 23rd will feature workshops and speakers dedicated to self-care, self-regulation, creativity and connection.
First Nation to celebrate ribbon skirts and Indigenous culture with fashion show and market
The event on January 31st, with ribbon skirts at the centre, is being run to showcase Indigenous culture and fashion at Saulteau First Nations' Cultural Centre.
Hudson’s Hope spring festival to celebrate ‘community’s roots and heritage’
Frontier Fest, celebrating the historical significance of industry, the Indigenous community and pioneers, will return to Hudson's Hope for a three-day event in March 2026.
Arctic Echoes concert to celebrate ‘magic of the north’ in Fort St. John
The Arctic Echoes concert, dedicated to choral music inspired by "winter landscapes, stillness and the magic of the north," will be performed by the Northern Lights Choral Society at the North Peace Cultural Centre on January 19th.
Spinning demonstration to take over museum for St. Distaff’s Day
The North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild will mark St. Distaff’s Day, when women historically returned to working on the spinning wheel, with an event on January 3rd at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.
Get ink for a good cause: Fort St. John tattoo shop offers discounts for donations in Christmas fundraiser’s return
Soulfire Tattoo Studio is looking to raise funds and food for the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society with its Christmas Flash Charity Event on December 13th.
Toy store owner donates popular Gravitrax to all local schools
Michella Braun of Polka Dot Penguin Toys and Treasures in Fort St. John is donating Gravitrax kids to all School District 60 schools.
Video This Week in the Peace – Remembrance Day & Beehive to Canvas Art Exhibit
In this episode of This Week in the Peace, learn more about the FSJ Remembrance Day ceremony and the Beehive to Canvas art exhibit
Artist shares inspiration behind portions of Let’s Get Rolling exhibit
Peace Gallery North is showcasing its latest exhibit, Lets Get Rolling, until Saturday, November 1st, free to the public.
‘We’re resilient’: Guests, dignitaries and residents reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
First Nations communities and groups across the Peace River region held several celebrations marking the day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Indigenous-led comedy tour to include date in Dawson Creek
The Bad Apples Comedy Tour will also feature stops in the Yukon and Northwest Territories throughout October.
African catering service launches in Fort St. John with pop-up community buffet
A Taste of Africa, a catering service offering traditional Nigerian dishes, launched with a community buffet at Northern Lights College on September 27th.
(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: You want me to be a chili judge?
Energeticcity.ca reporter Ed Hitchins was a judge at Hudson's Hope Chili Cook-Off competition in 2025.
Hudson’s Hope Chili Cook-Off raises more than $2,000 for charities
Six teams battled it out at the Hudson’s Hope Chili Cook-Off in the parking lot of Hudson's Hope's Legacy Village Market on September 14th.
Indigenous explainers: What are handgames?
Handgames are a traditional Indigenous guessing game played between teams at cultural gatherings all across northeastern B.C.
Peace region Métis artist named in finalists for national award
Haley Bassett, of Métis ancestry, received a finalist distinction for the 2025 William and Meredith Saunderson Prizes for Emerging Artists.
