Brought to life by the Axis Theatre Company! Written by Joseph A. Dandurand | Directed by Chris McGregor Six storytellers from the Kwantlen First Nations village of Squa’lets spin the tale of Th’owxiya: the Hungry Feast Dish “When you take something from the earth, you must give something back.” Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish, tells the story of Th’owxiya, whose mouth holds the most delicious foods, …
View PostLet’s Powwow! Come celebrate Indigenous culture and arts at our ever popular Powwow and Artisan Fair. The Celebration of Powwow Culture during our Talking Stick Festival gathers hundreds of people from across all nations and all ages every year. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a brilliant display of traditional and contemporary Indigenous dance and art. Treat yourself to …
View PostBe Part of the Talking Stick Festival 2018 ~ Western Canada’s Premier Indigenous Performing Arts Festival by attending Scháyilhen Industry Series! Scháyilhen (pronounced S-ch-eye-yay-lh-un) means “Salmon Going Up River” – and speaks to the Traditional Values and Teachings of this communal journey we are taking. This series is a 4 day forum (February 16 – 19) which invites arts presenters, …
View Post– Birth of a Family by Tasha Hubbard
View PostSome of the best shorts from across Canada and Turtle Island are screened in the intimate Vancity Culture Lab. Grab a popcorn, get comfy and treat yourself to the cinematic works by some of Indigenous Canada’s most inspiring indigenous film artists.
View Post– c̓əsnaʔəm: the city before the city by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers – No Reservations by Trevor Carroll – Reel IndiGenuity! Presented by TELUS
View PostA musical documentary directed by Marie Clements depicting a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history. Performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, it seamlessly connects past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.A rousing tribute to the fighters for First Nations rights, a soul-resounding historical experience, and a visceral call to action. (1h …
View PostAnishinaabe comedian and activist Ryan McMahon takes us on a journey through Ontario, McMahon explores the history of these roads, meets with settlers in solidarity and raises significant questions about “reconciliation” and what it means to “Decolonize. (49 min)
View PostBrought to you by Gwaandak Theatre, Yukon’s only Indigenous-centered theatre company! Spirits used to know the map of the stars. But they’ve lost their way. Can they find the trail home? Map of the Land, Map of the Stars is a story of how the gold rush and the Alaska Highway changed connections between land and sky, told through theater, dance, and music.
View PostBrought to you by Gwaandak Theatre, Yukon’s only Indigenous-centered theatre company! Spirits used to know the map of the stars. But they’ve lost their way. Can they find the trail home? Map of the Land, Map of the Stars is a story of how the gold rush and the Alaska Highway changed connections between land and sky, told through theater, dance, and music.
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