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FEB 14–24, 2018
E XPLORE ABORIGINAL
Artwork by Rick Harry (Xwa-lack-tun)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCHÁYILHEN P. 4
HEADLINERS P. 6-12
Scháyilhen Visual Arts Exhibition p. 6
Wax hoks en Shqalawin (Open Your Hearts) Gala p. 7
Sokalo p. 8
Map of the Land, Map of the Stars p. 9
Reel Reservations:Cinematic Indigenous Sovereignty Series p. 10-12
FAMILY FUN (ALL AGES) P. 14-15
Celebration of Powwow Culture p. 14
Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish p. 14
Métis Kitchen Party p. 15
Salmon Girl p. 15
NIGHTLIFE P. 20-21
Heartbeatz! p. 20
Indigifemme p. 20
Indigi Groove p. 21
Kw’iyilshswit Cabaret p. 21
KNOWLEDGE SHARING P. 22
SCHÁYILHEN INDUSTRY SERIES P. 23
FESTIVAL PLUS P. 24-25
Scháyilhen Pop-Up Bistro p. 24
Kw’achmixwts Chexw Smen Han (Show ‘N’ Tell) p. 25
From Talking Stick to Microphone p. 25
Indian Acts p. 25
QWUM QWUM SNOW-I-ITH ( STRONG TEACHINGS ) P. 27
VENUES / MAP P. 29
HUY CHEXW A (THANK YOU) P. 31
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SCHÁYILHEN
(SALMON GOING UP RIVER)
Drawing meaning from the salmon’s journey to their spawning grounds,
2018’s Talking Stick Festival is aptly named Scháyilhen (S-ch-eye-yay-
lh-un), which translates literally to “ Salmon Going Up River “; and
speaks to the journey the community is taking towards embracing
and celebrating Indigenous art forms and practices
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SCHÁYILHEN VISUAL
ARTS EXHIBITION
Curated by Richard Heikkilä-Sawan
“Salmon Going Up River” (Scháyilhen) Within a climate of reconciliation, the
immediately invokes a sense of urgency, metaphor of “Salmon Going Up River”
of struggle, of passion. Questions arise: speaks about remembering, of going
is it about the journey, the destination, home—it’s about the future and of survival.
the mission, or is the motive of greatest It is directional, of going forward by way
significance? Is failure an option? of the past. Yet, the past at best serves as
a guidepost. The journey is arduous and
Twelve Indigenous artists have been gathered
painful fraught with seemingly impossible
to address the notion of “Salmon Going Up
barriers demanding multiple attempts to
River”. From Danielle Bobier’s inorganic
overcome—bruises and battle scars added
grid-lines and circular pools evocative of the
at each rung. Fight we must, but with each
built environment in “Catchment Area” (2017)
other? Is the river and it’s many obstacles
routed from salvaged mahogany plywood;
not battle enough? There are resting pools
to Shain Jackson’s twenty-foot natural and
along the way—so easy to linger; to set up
painted red cedar with abalone inlay “Legacy”
residence. Complacency threatens. And so
salmon sculpture; and collections of found
the conversation begins.
objects as in Jay Haven’s “Bargain Hunter”
made from bags gathered from retail stores Best! Richard Heikkilä-Sawan
on reserves throughout British Columbia—
themes and stories begin to unravel.
DATES AND TIMES:
FEB 14, 7:00 PM (Opening & Reception)
FEB 14–24, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: FREE
EXPLORE ABORIGINAL
CULTURE THROUGH
THE ARTS
FEBRUARY
14–24, 2018
TALKINGSTICKFEST.CA
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WAX HOKS EN SHQALAWIN
(OPEN YOUR HEARTS)
Wa x hoks en Shqalawin (Open Your Hearts) Gala Celebration is always a crowd pleaser. Gather
in our Scháyilhen Visual Arts Exhibition, sample a taste of performances to come, and help
launch Western Canada’s premiere Indigenous Arts festival.
True to tradition, first class entertainment is accompanied by a buffet dinner. Cash bar.
DATES: FEB 15
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Presentation Centre
(181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: $45 (Adult) | $35 (Student/Senior) | $10 (Children under 10)
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SOKALO
Brought to you by [ZØGMA]
Artistic Direction by Ian Yaworski
Choreography by Frédérique-Annie Robitaille, Philippe Meunier and
Ian Yaworski with the collaboration of the dancers.
Hailing from Quebec, [ZØGMA], is a percussive DATES : FEB 16 & 18
dance company who share their cultural diversity TIMES : 7:00 PM
by combining music and choreography with
LOCATION : Roundhouse
a contemporary approach and aesthetic to
Performance Centre
folklore. Sokalo is a vibrant gathering place
(181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver,
where memories are shared with friends -the
BC V6Z 2W3)
simple things of life that we wish not to forget.
PRICE : Adult - $25 | Student
Collaborating with Vancouver’s own Louis Riel
Senior - $20 | Child (under 10)
Metis Dancers Sokalo merges song and dance into
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a powerful rhythmic work.
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MAP OF THE LAND,
MAP OF THE STARS
Brought to you by Gwaandak Theatre, Yukon’s
only Indigenous-centered theatre company.
Directed by Yvette Nolan and Michelle Olson.
Map of the Land, Map of the Stars tells the
story of how the spirits used to know the map
of the stars. but have since lost their way.
Can they find the trail home? This is a story
of how the gold rush and the Alaska Highway
changed connections between land and sky,
told through theatre dance, and music.
Audience talk-backs to follow matinee perfor-
mances.
DATES & TIMES: FEB 20 , 21 @ 7:00 PM, FEB
21, 22 @1:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Performance Centre
(181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z
2W3)
PRICE: Adult - $25 | Student Senior - $20 |
Child (under 10) - $5
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REEL RESERVATIONS:
CINEMATIC INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY SERIES
REEL RESERVATIONS: Cinematic Indigenous Sovereignty Series was born with the intention
of holding space for Indigenous artists. Spaces both virtual and physical that will be a refuge
and a canvas for Indigenous artists. Reel Reservations is excited to bear witness to the works
of this years selected artists. Reel Reservations has some of the most exciting films screening
in western Canada, with an amazing line-up of up from veteran and emerging Indigenous
filmmakers.
MATINEE SCREENINGS
COLONIZATION ROAD
Directed by Michelle St.John
Anishinaabe 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 mins)
DATES & TIMES: FEB 22, 2018 @ 1:00 PM (Q&A to follow screening)”
LOCATION: Vancity Theatre
(1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E8)
PRICE: $13.00 (Adult) | $10.00 (Student/Senior/Accessible) | $8.00 (Youth 18 and under)
THE ROAD FORWARD
Directed by Marie Clements
A musical documentary depicting a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history. Performed by
an ensemble of some of Canada’s finest vocalists and musicians, 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 41 min)
DATES & TIMES: FEB 23, 2018 @ 1:00 PM
(Q&A to follow screening)
LOCATION: Vancity Theatre
(1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E8)
PRICE: $13.00 (Adult) | $10.00 (Student/Senior/Accessible) | $8.00 (Youth 18 and under)
10RED CARPET GALA
OPENING & RECEPTION
Walk the red carpet! Photobomb a friend or Instagram from our Step & Repeat! The glitterati
of the Indigenous film industry are out in their finery to celebrate the opening of our festival
within a festival! A feature, a short and the world premiere of locally shot Snapchat shorts--
produced entirely on a cell phone! Catered reception and cash bar.
C̓ ƏSNAʔƏM: THE CITY BEFORE THE CITY
Directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
In late 2011, the Musqueam First Nation learned that a 108-unit condo development was
planned at one of their ancestral village sites dating back over 4,000 years, and that ancestral
remains were unearthed during an archaeological “investigation”. In response, the Musqueam
community held a round-the–clock vigil at the site for over 200 days at the site commonly
known as Eburne Midden-while Musqueam, the City of Vancouver, the BC provincial government
and the condo developers struggled to find resolution. This is their story (75 mins)
NO RESERVATIONS
Directed by Trevor Carroll
Social commentary inspired by true-life events, giving a hypothetical look at what life would
be like if the roles in Standing Rock were reversed. Protests erupt as an upper-middle class
Caucasian neighborhood attempts to thwart the construction of a pipeline from an Indigenous
Corporation. Starring Lorne Cardinal as Joseph Stillwater, No Reservations aims to provide an
alternative point of view of the political threads that have become so tense after the events
in North Dakota. Bravely challenging its viewer from the perspective of both First Nations
and Caucasian. (11 mins)
REEL INDIGENUITY!
Presented by Telus, supported by Vancity, Vantel Safeway and Metro Vancouver
Reel IndiGenuity! Is a Mentorship Program which pairs Indigenous youth with established
filmmakers to create short films capturing both image and sound using only an iPhone and
Snapchat. Made over a 2-3 day period during the height of the festival, these new and innovative
short films (1-2 minutes in length) promise to be exciting, dynamic, surprising, and innovative!
DATE: February 22, 2018
TIMES: 7:30 pm (Q&A to follow screening)
LOCATION: Vancity Theatre
(1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E8)
PRICE: $13.00 (Adult) | $10.00 (Student/Senior/Accessible) | $9.00 (Youth 18 and under)
11SHORTS
Some 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 film artists.
DATE & TIMES: FEB 23 @ 7:00 PM
(Q&A to follow screening)
LOCATION: Vancity Culture Lab
(1895 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H)
PRICE: Pay-What-You-Can
CLOSING NIGHT
HOLY ANGELS
Directed by Jay Cardinal Villeneuve
On the outskirts of Fort Chipewyan, Alberta stands the Holy Angels Residential School,
an ominous brick building where hundreds of children were imprisoned. Elder Lena
Wandering Spirit recounts her time at Holy Angels, her story taking us on a healing
journey that echoes in the dance of Phoenix, a young girl who is the same age now that
Lena was during her captivity. Their lives bridge the distance of time and affirm the power
that lies within us. (13 mins)
BIRTH OF A FAMILY
Directed by Tasha Hubbard
Removed from their young Dene mother’s care as part of Canada’s infamous Sixties Scoop,
three sisters and a brother, adopted as infants into separate families across North America,
meet together for the first time in this deeply moving documentary.
As the four siblings piece together their shared history, their connection deepens, bringing
laughter with it, and their family begins to take shape. (79 mins)
DATE: FEB 24 @ 7:00 PM
(Q&A to follow screening)
LOCATION: SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema (149 W
Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4)
PRICE: $13.00 (Adult) | $10.00 (Student/Senior/Accessible) | $9.00 (Youth 18 and
under)
12MAR 16 & 17 2018 / 7:30PM
Tanya Tagaq
and Laakkuluk
Williamson Bathory
Exquisite and unnerving, these two major artists combine
experimental Inuit vocals and Greelandic mask dance to
cast their traditional roots in a contemporary light.
CHAN CENTRE AT UBC
Tickets and info at chancentre.com
13TH’OWXIYA: THE HUNGRY FEAST DISH
By Axis Theatre. Written by Joseph A. Dandurand. Directed by Chris McGregor
“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, but if you steal from her, she’ll eat you and your family. A young mouse
has made that mistake, but with the help of two young bears, Raven, and Sasquatch, the
creature takes a journey to earn her forgiveness. Recommended for Grades K-6.
DATES: FEB 13–15, 10am & 1pm |
FEB 17, 12pm & 3pm
LOCATION: Roundhouse
Performance Centre
(181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver,
BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: FEB 13 - 15 Pay-What-You-
Can,
FEB 17 Adult - $15 | $10.00
(Student/Senior/Accessible) I
Child (under 10) - $5
CELEBRATION OF POWWOW CULTURE
& ABORIGINAL ARTISAN FAIR
Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a brilliant
display of traditional and contemporary
dance exhibitions from across Turtle
Island featuring dancers of all ages. Join
in on the intertribal dances. Includes a
variety of vendor exhibits and the sale of
arts, crafts, music, and food.
DATE & TIMES:
FEB 24 @ 12:00 - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Gymnasium
(181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: Pay-What-You-Can
14MÉTIS KITCHEN PARTY
For the whole family! Stop by for some soup and bannock, tap your feet to the sound of the
fiddle while the jiggers showcase some “fancy steps”. Learn some traditional Métis crafts with
hands-on, interactive workshops or browse the vendors’ displays for Métis arts and crafts.
Our fiddlers and live band keep the atmosphere lively the whole afternoon. A hand-clapping,
foot-stomping fun-filled celebration of Métis culture.
DATE & TIME: FEB 18 @ 1:00 - 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: Pay-What-You-Can
SALMON GIRL
Brought to you by Raven Spirit Dance Directed by: Quelemia Sparrow. Choreographed by:
Michelle Olson.
Salmon Girl explores the worlds of water and salmon through theatre, dance, music and
puppetry. This visually stunning piece follows the journey of a young girl into this magical
world that shares a First Nations perspective on the importance of Salmon. Suitable for family
audience’s ages 6+.
DATES & TIMES:
FEB 20–23 @ 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
FEB 24 @ 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Vancity Culture Lab The Vancity Culture Lab @ The Cultch (1895 Venables St,
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6)
PRICE: FEB 20 - 23, Pay-What-You-Can
FEB 24, Adult - $15 | $10.00 (Student/Senior/Accessible) I Child (under 10) - $5
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Check our website at talkingstickfest.ca for POP-UP programming and events.
SCHÁYILHEN VISUAL ARTS
EXHIBITION
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY ROUNDHOUSE
FEB 13 FEB 14 FEB 15 FEB 16 FEB 17
TH’OWXIYA: THE TH’OWXIYA: THE TH’OWXIYA: THE SCHÁYILHEN SCHÁYILHEN
OPENING & EXHIBITION
HUNGRY FEAST DISH HUNGRY FEAST DISH HUNGRY FEAST DISH INDUSTRY SERIES INDUSTRY SERIES
WITH TALKBACK WITH TALKBACK WITH TALKBACK RECEPTION February 14-25
(THEATRE) (THEATRE) “KW’ACHMIXWTS TH’OWXIYA: THE
(THEATRE) February 14 All Day
10am , 1pm 10am , 1pm CHEXW SMEN HAN HUNGRY FEAST DISH
1pm
Roundhouse Roundhouse (SHOW ‘N’ TELL) WITH TALKBACK
Roundhouse 7:00 PM
Pg. 14 6:30pm (THEATRE)
Pg. 14 Pg. 14
Roundhouse 12noon, 3pm
WAX HOKS EN Pg. 25 Roundhouse
SCHÁYILHEN VISUAL SHAQALAWIN (OPEN Pg. 14
ARTS OPENING YOUR HEARTS) SOKALO
RECEPTION (GALA) (DANCE / THEATRE) HEARTBEATZ!
7pm 7pm 7pm (MUSIC)
Roundhouse Roundhouse Roundhouse 8pm
Pg. 6 Pg. 7 Pg. 8 Russian Hall
Pg. 21
INDIGIFEMME
(BURLESQUE)
8:30pm
Roundhouse
Pg. 20SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
FEB 18 FEB 19 FEB 20 FEB 21 FEB 22 FEB 23 FEB 24
SCHÁYILHEN SCHÁYILHEN SALMON GIRL SALMON GIRL SALMON GIRL SALMON GIRL CELEBRATION OF
INDUSTRY SERIES POP-UP MUSICAL (THEATRE) (THEATRE) (THEATRE) (THEATRE) POWWOW CULTURE
BISTRO 10am, 1pm 10am, 1pm 10am, 1pm 10am, 1pm (DANCE / MUSIC/
(MUSIC/NIGHTLIFE) The Cultch The Cultch The Cultch The Cultch Pg. 15 VENDORS)
MÉTIS KITCHEN
7 pm Pg. 15 Pg. 15 Pg. 15 12noon - 5pm
PARTY
Roundhouse REEL RESERVATIONS Roundhouse
(DANCE / MUSIC/
Pg. 24 KW’ACHMIXWTS MAP OF THE LAND, MAP OF THE LAND, (FILM) Pg. 14
VENDORS) CHEXW SMEN HAN MAP OF THE STARS MAP OF THE STARS 1 pm
1pm - 4pm (SHOW ‘N’ TELL) WITH TALK-BACK WITH TALK-BACK VIFF Pg. 10 SALMON GIRL
Roundhouse 6:30pm (THEATRE) (THEATRE) (THEATRE)
Pg. 15 Roundhouse 1pm 1pm KW’ACHMIXWTS 2pm
Pg. 25 Roundhouse Roundhouse CHEXW SMEN HAN The Cultch
Pg. 9 Pg. 9 (SHOW ‘N’ TELL) Pg. 15
SOKALO MAP OF THE LAND, 6:30pm
(DANCE / THEATRE) MAP OF THE STARS KW’ACHMIXWTS REEL RESERVATIONS Roundhouse Pg. 25 REEL RESERVATIONS
(THEATRE) CHEXW SMEN HAN (FILM) (FILM)
7pm
Roundhouse 7 pm (SHOW ‘N’ TELL) 1 pm REEL RESERVATIONS
7 pm
Roundhouse 6:30pm VIFF (SHORTS)
Pg. 8
Pg. 9 Roundhouse Pg. 10 7 pm SFU Woodwards
Pg. 25 The Cultch Pg. 12
REEL RESERVATIONS Pg. 12
MAP OF THE LAND, RED CARPET GALA INDIAN ACTS
MAP OF THE STARS (FILM) WITH TALK-BACK
KW’IYILSHSWIT
(THEATRE) 7:30pm (DANCE / THEATRE)
CABARET
(MUSIC / VARIETY)
7 pm VIFF 7 pm
Roundhouse Pg. 11 Roundhouse Pg. 25 8 pm
Pg. 9 Ironworks
INDIGI GROOVE FROM TALKINGSTICK Pg. 21
(MUSIC) TO MICROPHONE
9 pm (SLAM POETRY)
Studio Records 8pm
Pg. 21 Café Deux Soleils
Pg. 25
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19HEARTBEATZ!
Get your finger on the pulse of the best Indigenous music around! Hailing from the Yukon,
headliner Diyet (Southern Tutchone/Tlingit) invites you into a soundscape of rhythm, melody
and storytelling. She will be joined by a roster of some of the brightest up and coming musical
stars - guaranteed to rock the house! Suitable for 19+.Cash Bar
DATE: FEB 17 @ 7:30 pm (doors) / 8:00 PM - Midnight
LOCATION: Russian Hall (600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 3K1)
PRICE: General - $20 | Student/Senior - $15
INDIGIFEMME
The members of Virago Nation invite you to take a journey into the world of Indigenous
sexuality through unapologetic and empowered burlesque performances. Through humour,
seduction, pop culture and politics they will show that Aboriginal women will not be confined
to the colonial virgin-whore dichotomy but will design a new dynamic and multi-faceted sexual
identity rooted in their own desires. Emceed by poet & spoken word artist Taran Kootenhayoo.
(Note: 19+ event; sexually suggestive content; no full nudity)
DATE: FEB 16 @ 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: $15
20INDIGI GROOVE
It’s throw-back Thursday - so get an early start to your weekend! Put on your party togs and
your dancing shoes cos it’s a jazzin’ night with a lineup of musicians guaranteed to get you
moving, bumping and grooving! Suitable for 19+
DATE: February 22 @ 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Studio Records (919 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9)
PRICE: $15
KW’IYILSHSWIT CABARET
Kw’iyilshswit (kwee-yay-l-sh-swait) translates to ‘they’re dancing’ - the perfect way to close
the festival! Join festival favorite Beaver T (Cree) for an eclectic evening of entertainment
featuring the groovy tunes and antics of the brightest Indigenous talent from across disciplines.
Kick back, relax (or put yer dancin’ shoes on!), mingle with artists and share your memories
of the last 2 weeks. Suitable for 19+
DATE: February 24 @ 8:00 PM - 12 AM
LOCATION: Ironworks (235 Alexander St., Vancouver, BC V6A 1C2)
PRICE: $15
21KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Knowledge Sharing is comprehensive, in-depth programming designed to develop
the Indigenous arts. Open to artists, arts professionals, audiences and anyone else
who is itching to learn. Here’s a glimpse of some of what we have lined up:
As an added bonus - every session is Pay-What-You-Can!
MUSIC SESSIONS: Burlesque Workshop. Dance Master Class.
MUSICAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A full day devoted to learning “the business of the music biz” and how to make the
most of live performance. Includes lunch.
KISS: KEEP IT SIMPLE SHOWGIRL
A striptease class to help those who find choreography overwhelming! No detailed
choreography to remember, just feelin’ the music and feelin’ yourself!
BURLESQUE STRIPTEASE
PARADE, POSE, PEEL!
Burlesque Striptease is a workshop class for beginner level showgirls and showboys
on how to take off their clothing in the most salacious ways possible!
CHOREOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
Rulan Tangen (Dancing Earth, New Mexico) invites committed creative artists of all
forms to explore embodiment of individual within a sense of relationship to the earth
and cosmos.
PLUS KEEP YOUR EAR TO THE GROUND AND YOUR EYE
ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR POP-UP ARTIST TALKS, PANEL
DISCUSSIONS AND TALKING CIRCLES!
FOR LOCATIONS, TIMES AND FULL KNOWLEDGE SHARING
PROGRAMMING CHECK TALKINGSTICKFEST.CA
22SCHÁYILHEN
INDUSTRY SERIES In Partnership with SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs
Scháyilhen Industry Series is a 4 day forum
which gathers arts presenters, artists,
DATES: FEB 16 - 19
scholars, funders and audience members to
TIMES & LOCATION: https://fullcircle.ca/
furt her the development and strength of
festival/events-2018/schayilhen-industry-
Indigenous arts. Insightful, aspirational and
inspirational, it builds upon conversations series/
and outcomes from the last three Industry PRICE: $150 (includes 4 days of all-access
Series to further imagine and develop the to conversations, performances and select
strengths and significance of Indigenous hospitality). Day Pass $75 (Individual
performing arts. sessions are at suggested drop in fee of $15
+ catering costs if applicable).
Register at talkingstickfest.ca
or email industry@fullcircle.ca
23FESTIVAL PLUS & POP UPS!
POP-UPS! FEELING IMPULSIVE? Check our website, facebook and twitter daily for more
Festival Plus pop-up events throughout the city! Nightlife, Workshops, Music,
Gatherings, Storytelling! Keep your eyes peeled for exciting up to the minute additions to
our programming!
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SCHÁYILHEN
POP-UP MUSICAL BISTRO
Gather with us at the Scháyilhen Pop-Up Musical Bistro - our mid festival social. This is the time
to fill your plate, (and your glasses) and catch a live band accompanied by eclectic pop-up
programming showcasing poets musicians and visiting artists . Includes catered meal. Cash Bar.
DATE: FEB 19 @ 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: Adult - $25 | Student Senior - $20 | Child (under 10) - $10
24KW’ACHMIXWTS CHEXW SMEN
HAN (SHOW ‘N’ TELL)
Translated, “Kw’achmixwts Chexw Smen Hants” means “Show me, Tell me”. Gather
for a pre-show “Show ‘n’ Tell”, a short performance accompanied by a sharing of
its origins and meaning, featuring some of our region’s most engaging performers.
DATES: FEB 16, 20, 21, 23 @ 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Exhibition Hall (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: Pay-What-You-Can
FROM TALKING STICK TO
MICROPHONE
One of our most beloved events is back! Molly Bellows (Metis) pulls together a slam-
dunkin’ evening in honour of “East Van ghetto poet” Zaccheus Jackson (Blackfoot),
the original curator of this event. Be prepared for a selection of this country’s best
independent musicians and slam poets going head to head!
DATES: FEB 23 @ 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Café Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive, BC V5N 4B2 )
PRICE: Pay-What-You-Can
INDIAN ACTS!
Three exciting short works. Michif Medicines a new contemporary dance piece
in development as a collaboration between Dancing Earth (N.Mexico) and V’ni
Dansi (Vancouver). An excerpt from the critically acclaimed Sokolo by [ZØGMA]
(Quebec) and a presentation of Standing Sunrise by poet, spoken word artist,
actor and monologue-ist, Taran Kootenhayoo. Followed by an Artist Talk and a
discussion with the artists about what inspires and guides their work.
DATES: FEB 23 @ 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Roundhouse Performance Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver,
BC V6Z 2W3)
PRICE: Adult - $18 | Student Senior - $15
25SAVE THE DATE!!!
18TH TALKING STICK FESTIVAL
COMING FEBRUARY 2019
Known as a place of gathering for Indigenous and non- Indigenous people alike, TSF2019
will feature 12 + exciting days of traditional and contemporary visual arts, film, theatre,
dance, music and any combination thereof.
The only annual multi-disciplinary performing arts festival on Turtle Island, showcasing
Indigenous artists from across the globe.
Proudly located on the traditional un-ceded territories of the Coast Salish People
Don’t miss it!
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MOCCASIN TREK: ARTS ON FIELD TRIP PROGRAM
THE MOVE! Sponsored by Port of Vancouver, Provides
transportation to children from outlying
Offers a variety of interactive workshops areas into Vancouver to see performances
and storytelling into the classrooms, school at the annual Talking Stick Festival.
gymnasiums and local community centres fullcircle.ca/field-trip-program.
throughout Greater Vancouver (previously
titled Workshops in Schools) and all regions
of BC. Programming includes Storytelling,
Métis Jigging and Dancing, Traditional
Powwow Dancing, Coast Salish Song and COMMUNITY TICKETS
Dance, Hip Hop, Spoken Word and Slam PROGRAM
Poetry. All workshops and classes are
Allows us distribute tickets to non-profit
facilitated by leading professional artists who
organizations, community centres, and
have worked nationally and internationally
inner city schools, so that low-income
and each session is designed to emphasize
families and children may come and attend
interaction, participation, dialogue and
the live theatre performances and events
education in a lively, creative environment.
during the festival. This program evolved
as as we saw a need to make Aboriginal
YOUTH CONTESTS arts and culture accessible to those who
might otherwise not be able to experience
We are also thrilled to be offering the
due to financial difficulties or other
return of the Talking Stick Festival Poster
hardships.
Design Contest (Gr 5-12) and Kid’s Coloring
Contest (Gr. K–4).
Multidisciplinary Art Festival
DECADEnce
June 16-28 I 2018
Dare to be challenged.
Risk being changed. queerartsfestival.com
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Program. Aboriginal guests can enjoy the best Program, please contact The Holiday Inn, Hotel
of Vancouver while helping to build a post- & Suites, 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z
secondary educational fund for young men
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every room night spent with the Holiday Inn &
Suites Vancouver Downtown, a donation will be
made to the Indigenous Scholarship program
in which, each year, one or more qualified and
deserving Indigenous students will receive a
two thousand dollar ($2,000) scholarship with
which to pursue post-secondary education.
The scholarship is awarded to the student (or
students) that best demonstrate academic
merit, financial need and a commitment to
continuing education. This program has
proudly awarded over $50,000 to deserving
28VENUE INFORMATION
All venues are easily accessible by public transit’s extended service.
Check www.translink.ca or call (604-953-3333) for schedules and information.
1. Café Deux Soleils - 2096 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
2. Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown – 1110 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1R2
3. Ironworks Studios - 235 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C2
4. Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre - 181 Roundhouse Mews, BC V6Z 2W3
5. Studio Records - 919 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9
6. Vancity Culture Lab - 1895 Venables Street Vancouver, BC V5L 2H6
7. The Jim Green House Studio @ The Cultch – 1895 Venables Street Vancouver, BC V5L
2H6
8. Vancity Theatre - 1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2E8
9. SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts - 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4
10. Russian Hall - 600 Campbell Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6A 3K1
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We have many organizations to thank for making our 17th Talking Stick a
reality – and we ask you to join us in recognizing the generous support of
our funders, sponsors, donors and community partners, along with the
many others, that have given their time and energy to this festival
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We appreciate the support of our donors:
First Peoples Culture Council, Bill Reid Gallery, The Image Group, Katie Johnson-Bella Elite Events and Consulting.
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TALKING STICK FESTIVAL Mailing Address: info@fullcircle.ca
1425 Charles Street #125A -1030 Denman Street, 604 683 0497
Vancouver, BC V5L 2S7 Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6 talkingstickfest.ca
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