2017 Malahat Golf and Gala
Malahat Nation will soon have a new multipurpose centre after another successful fundraising gala on Sept. 29.
The community raised more than $247,000 through the event and hosted 240 guests, according to organizers.
The event was held at Bear Mountain Resort and consisted of a day of golf before attendees moved inside for dinner, performances, speeches and a silent auction.
Malahat is now preparing the site for its new centre that will include daycare, a recreation facility and a new health unit.
An official ground-breaking for the lot is set to happen this fall.
In previous years, the gala has raised funds for the nation’s Kwanu Kwasun Cultural Centre and social programs.

A piece from the auction, the Hamat’sa Dancers plaque by Kwakwaka’wakw artist Sarah Robertson, is shown off.
- Malahat Councillor Matthew Harry lines up a for long putt.
- April Miller, Penelakut member and owner of Versatile Technologies of Chemainus.
- Snuneymuxw Chief John Wesley eyes up his next shot.
- A woman browses the silent auction.
- Vince Fontaine, the driving force behind Indian City, an award-winning folk pop band from Winnipeg.
- Chief Caroline Harry and Councillor Vince Harry welcome guests to the gala.