Join us for a family‑friendly Face to Face Connections meetup at the Trout Lake Mother’s Day Traditional Pow Wow in East Vancouver.
We’ll be gathering at Trout Lake Community Centre in Trout Lake (John Hendry Park). The Pow Wow is free and open to all ages. Inside the centre, you'll find Indigenous markets, an Elder room, and a community meal service in a welcoming, relaxed space for families to spend time together and connect.
Most Pow Wow activities take place inside the community centre, with additional drumming and dancing happening at the south‑west baseball diamond across the park. Please dress for all weather, as some entertainment will be outdoors.
Getting there: The Trout Lake Community Centre is located at 3360 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, about 1.2 km (15–30 minutes walking distance) from both Commercial–Broadway and Nanaimo SkyTrain Stations.
This event takes place on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and sə̓ lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
This in-person meetup is a warm, inclusive space where families of all ages can relax, play, and build meaningful connections in the community.
When: Saturday, May 9, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: Trout Lake Community Centre, Trout Lake (John Hendry Park), East Vancouver
Why join the Face to Face Connections events? Connecting with other adoptive and permanency families can make a real difference. Meeting people who share similar experiences can ease feelings of isolation, deepen your understanding of your child’s unique needs, and build confidence as a parent or caregiver. Through these connections, you can build a strong support network within a community that genuinely understands and supports your journey.
For children and youth, these gatherings can also build a strong sense of belonging. Connecting with peers who relate to their experiences can help them feel understood, build friendships, and feel less alone as they navigate complex feelings.