“(Vancouver, BC) – Join SFU Public Square, Rain City Chronicles and grunt gallery for a stirring evening featuring extraordinary Indigenous leaders, artists and community members exploring the theme of “city building”. From storytelling to live painting, traditional foods to memorable performances, the first inaugural Indigenous City Gathering will spark conversations and connections.
Hosted by Renae Morrisseau, the evening includes:
- FREE Community Market from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the atrium. Come see what Vancouver’s Indigenous makers have to offer!
- Presentations and performances by: Gabriel George Sr. and the Children of Takaya Coast Salish Dance Group, Cecilia Point, Ginger Gosnell-Myers, Karen Joseph, Senaqwila Wyss, Kamala Todd and more.
- Film screening of Mia’ by Amanda Strong and Bracken Hanuse Corlett.
- Live painting by AKOS (Corey Bulpitt)
- Musical performance by SEE Monsters (DJ and visual art duo)
A limited number of tickets are for sale on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous-city-gathering-tickets-19093101982
We also have a few community tickets available, contact tarah@grunt.ca for more information.
Artwork by Dean Hunt / Bracken Hanuse Corlett. Design by Colin Cej.”
Posted with permission from Kari Gundersen & Tarah Hogue
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