Heritage Abbotsford / Trethewey House

05/26/2026

We’re very excited to once again host Selxwí:chel Arts & Culture Days at Trethewey House Interpretive Site!

This year's festival features workshops, art, storytelling, and hands-on learning experiences throughout June. You won’t want to miss it!

Beginning June 5, the Indigenous art collective Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass will be showcasing their beautiful artwork in Trethewey House. You can view the exhibit throughout the month of June, Monday to Friday from 1 to 5.

Interested in learning how to make fluffy, golden bannock? Join expert Lorraine Peters on June 6 at 10 AM for a special bannock-making demonstration! Registration is required.

On June 7th, join us for Selxwí:chel Arts & Culture Day, our annual skills transmission event in partnership with the newly formed Selxwi:chel Arts and Culture Event Society. This special day celebrates talented Indigenous artisans, performers, and storytellers, including Dr. Naxaxalhts'i Sonny McHalsie and UFV Elder-In-Residence Eddie Gardner.

Guests can also pre-register for hands-on workshops, including:
• Cedar Cuff Weaving with Leonard Tiger Williams
• Hair Braiding with Ashley
• Drum Making with Darren Charlie

Stop by Trethewey House and take part in these amazing offerings of creativity and learning.

To register for any of the workshops, please visit Selxwí:chel Arts & Culture Days page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/Selxwichel

05/19/2026

SACD is back, and we couldn’t be more excited to host this incredible festival once again! Mark your calendars for June 7th!

05/14/2026

Our heritage site will be closed tomorrow for maintenance. We will reopen again for tours on Tuesday, May 19. Happy May long weekend! 🌸

05/08/2026

We're excited to announce that Selxwí:chel Arts and Culture Day returns on Sunday, June 7, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Trethewey House Heritage Site in Abbotsford!

This year, SACD is proud to welcome many talented artisans and vendors to this skills transmission event, offering a unique opportunity to learn from and support local Indigenous artists.

To learn more about SACD and to register for workshops, please visit Selxwí:chel Arts and Culture Day's page or follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/Selxwichel

We can't wait to see you there!

05/05/2026

04/29/2026

We will be closed tomorrow (April 30) for tours due to professional development. We will open again on May 1!

04/23/2026

In recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our volunteers who continue to shape and strengthen the work we do.

Among them, the South Poplar alumni volunteer group brings invaluable wisdom, lived experiences, and a willingness to give back that is helping bring the South Poplar Schoolhouse project to life. Their voices and perspectives are at the heart of this project.

Through initiatives like the upcoming South Poplar Schoolhouse program, these alumni are generously sharing their stories to help educate students about attending South Poplar and their school experiences. Their willingness to share their stories creates a space for learning and meaningful dialogue with the next generation.

This project would not be possible without the dedication and continued involvement of the South Poplar alumni community. We are honoured to work alongside each and every one of them.

04/21/2026

Today, on BC Book Day, we’re taking a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible impact of a valued community partner, The Book Man.

We are grateful for The Book Man and their ongoing generosity. Through their support of Selxwí:chel Arts and Culture Day and Heritage Abbotsford's other programs, we have been able to open doors to imagination and learning for so many young readers. Contributions like these create lasting impacts in our community!

We are truly grateful for their community support and their commitment to giving back and supporting local initiatives!