Talking Stick Festival

07/30/2026

Celebrate the launch of internationally acclaimed Haisla and Heiltsuk author Eden Robinson’s new novel, The Sorceress of Sky Serpents. Join Robinson in conversation with Secwépemc and St’at’imc writer Julian Brave NoiseCat as they explore Indigenous storytelling, mythology, and the power of imagination.

The evening will feature an engaging discussion, an audience Q&A and a post-event reception, where Robinson will be signing books. Other books by Robinson and NoiseCat will also be available for purchase onsite.

📅 September 28, 2026, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
📍Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts

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Eden Robinson in conversation with Julian Brave NoiseCat

06/17/2026

We are so excited to partner with Q***r Arts Festival + SUM gallery to present Skátne (All Together): Q***r Indigenous Films From Turtle Island and Beyond.

Curated by Kanien’kehá (Mohawk) filmmaker KJ Edwards, this program celebrates Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer artists through a selection of short films and music videos from Indigenous creators across Turtle Island and beyond.

Screening Lineup
• Four Spirits Walk As One — ODMK (Cree)
• Taha, Ua — Ngaire Lyden-Elleray (Tongan)
• Terror/Forming — Rylan Friday (Saulteaux Ojibway/Plains Cree/Métis)
• Find My Way Back — Samuel Gaskin (Māori/Nigerian)
• ÁHKUIN — Radio-JusSunná / Sunna Nousuniemi (Sámi)

Join us June 18 @ 7PM at the Birdhouse!

Q***r Indigenous Films From Turtle Island and Beyond | Jun 18 | 7pm | The Birdhouse | $0 - $25, sliding scale Join us for a night celebrating Two-Sp

04/04/2026

We’re deeply grateful to our community of artists, collaborators, and partners who uplift and champion Indigenous voices through the performing arts.

Your generosity, creativity, and commitment in supporting NDN Acts make this work possible—on stage, behind the scenes, and in our communities.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

03/29/2026

WORLD PREMIERE at The Cultch: On Native Land

APR 08–19, 2026
📍YORK THEATRE

A powerful new musical written and directed by Corey Payette, On Native Land follows the intersecting lives of a lawyer, a Chief, and a rising singer-songwriter in a moving story of identity, land, and love.

Centering urban Indigenous experiences, this sweeping production offers both solace and solidarity—grounded in tradition and carried by a contemporary score inspired by Broadway favourites like Company and Dear Evan Hansen.

🎟 Tickets available now: https://thecultch.com/event/on-native-land/



The Cultch
Corey Payette
Urban Ink

Experience the world premiere of On Native Land, a new musical by Corey Payette and a powerful tale of identity, land, and love. APR 08–19

03/26/2026

Book Launch: Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring Love and Family with Carolyn Roberts

🗓 Sunday, April 12 | 11 AM
📍 Massy Books (229 E Georgia St, Vancouver)

Join Massy Books & Medicine Wheel Publishing as they host St’at’imc and Sto:lo author Carolyn Roberts for the launch of Tess’s Red Dress: Honouring Love and Family.

This powerful children’s book shares a story of love, family, and remembrance in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.

🎟 Free event! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tesss-red-dress-honouring-love-and-family-with-carolyn-roberts-tickets-1983109581141?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

03/18/2026

Don't miss your chance to enter our Treasured Memories Contest!

Top 3 entries win!

Submit via our website: https://fullcircle.ca/2026-cultivating-kin-contest/

03/18/2026

🎭 Ten artists, five bold new works—NDN Acts is live this Friday!

🗓 Friday, March 20 · 7:00 PM
📍 Roundhouse Community Centre
🎟 Free

03/17/2026

Lighting the Next Fire

🗓 Sunday, March 22 · 4:00 PM onward�
📍 Second Beach
🎟 FREE - RSVP Required

Join us by the water to close the Talking Stick Festival with an evening of drumming, song, story exchange, and a community feast.

A gathering to celebrate, reflect, and come together in community.

RSVP: [email protected]

03/16/2026

Talking Stick Festival Presents: Night Shift: NDN Takeover

🗓 Friday, March 20 · 8:30 PM�
📍 Roundhouse Community Centre
�🎟 Free

An evening of progressive Indigenous sound featuring live performances by Edzi’u and Hayley Wallis, closing with a DJ set from DJ Kookum.

Electronic, soulful, and groove-driven music that gathers, uplifts, and celebrates contemporary Indigenous artists.

03/15/2026

Cultivating Kin

🗓 Saturday, March 21 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM�
📍 SFU Woodward’s
�🎟 FREE - RSVP Required

An intimate gathering for artists, culture workers, and community centered on restoring right relations in our creative practices.

Grounded in the 5Rs - respect, relationality, responsibility, relevancy, and reciprocity, the day invites dialogue, embodied practice, and collective reflection rooted in Indigenous and diasporic worldviews.

RSVP to [email protected]