Talking Stick Festival 2023

The 22nd annual Talking Stick Festival 2023: Summer Reverb kicks off on June 1.

The Festival’s theme, “Summer Reverb” brings together the idea of amplified sound and amplified voices in musical performances, similar to the star and water ripples reverberating outwards. The Talking Stick Festival celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Artists, and promises vibrant entertainment. The vast range of events include: a documentary screening, a theatre performance, a book launch (accompanied by a conversation with an award-winning author and local journalist), a Burlesque show, the Summer Reverb Gala, Dj Spins, and an immersive 4D audio performance. Sofar Sounds will connect audiences to a live music show with a secret venue and secret artists revealed 24 hours prior to the event.

Headlining the event is musician Logan Staats, DJ KOOKUM and singer-songwriter, activist, and storyteller Pura Fé. Festival partners include: The Cultch, Punctuate! Theatre, Massy Books, Massy Arts, Vancouver Public Library, Queer Arts Festival, Coastal Jazz, VIFF, Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires, and Delinquent Theatre.

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Summer Reverb

At this year’s festival, we co-present with a number of established arts organizations and also produce our own hosted events in June to celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Join us as we come together to enjoy the festivities of this year’s 22nd anniversary.

Opening Reception

Presented by Talking Stick Festival
June 1

The First Métis Man of Odesa

STAGE
Presented by Punctate! Theatre in association with rEvolver Festival and community partner Talking Stick Festival
May 25-June 4

Michelle Good: Truth Telling About Indigenous Life in Canada

READING
Co-Presented by Talking Stick Festival, Massy Books, Massy Arts, And The Vancouver Public Library
June 8

Summer Reverb:
Talking Stick
Festival Gala

Co-Presented by Talking Stick Festival and SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs
June 9

A day in celebration of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Artists

LITERARY & DANCE
Co-Presented by Talking Stick Festival and Queer Arts Festival
Jun 18

DJ KOOKUM's Indigenous Day Eve

MUSIC
Presented by Talking Stick Festival
June 20

Summer Solstice Celebration with Logan Staats

MUSIC & FASHION
Presented by Talking Stick Festival
June 21

Summer Sisters Sing: Indigenous Women’s Music Circle

MUSIC
Co-Presented by Talking Stick Festival and SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs
June 23

West Coast Sounds: Pura Fé & Friends

MUSIC
Co-Presented by Talking Stick Festival and Coastal Jazz
June 24

RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD + A CONVERSATION WITH PURA FÉ

FILM
Co-Presented by Talking Stick Festival and Vancouver International Film Festival
June 27

RE-FRAME :
RE-NAME :
RE-MAKE
Three In-person Roundtables

WORKSHOP
Co-presented by Talking Stick Festival, Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires and SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs
June 27-29

The Seventh Fire

STAGE
Co-presented by Talking Stick Festival and Delinquent Theatre
Jun 27 - July 2

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