Talking Stick Festival is a vibrant celebration of Indigenous artistry, talent and knowledge from around the world, presented through theatrical performances, music, dance, film, visual art, affordable family friendly events and shows – and more!

Events for kids and families include:

Sing, Dance, Tell Me A Story! (Family Fun Day) (Feb. 17, noon-3pm) at the Cultch is a full Family Day afternoon full of fun and interesting activities. Visit TeePee Theatre’s array of traditional First Nation stories performed in teepees by young performers in traditional regalia; see Hoop dance storyteller Jessica McMann and Fancy dancer Nyla Carpentier, and thrill to Our Creation Story from Mortal Coil and Tsatsu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack). (pay-what-you-can)

Every age can enjoy the popular Celebration of Powwow Culture and the Indigenous Artisan Fair (Feb. 23, noon-5pm, Roundhouse), and the music and dance-filled Métis Fair (Feb. 29, noon-4pm, Roundhouse). Both are pay-what-you-can.

UNYA’s #Indigenuity: Concrete Smudge showcases the work of artists from the young urban Indigenous community (Feb. 25, Wise Hall).

Th’owxiya:  The Hungry Feast Dish. From Axis Theatre, this exciting Kwantlen tale of an old and powerful spirit comes to the Cultch from Feb 18- 21 (Book tickets at [email protected]), and to the Musqueam Community Centre Feb 22 (pay-what-you-can).

Check the festival website www.talkingstickfest.ca for full information!