A two-day Indigenous-led celebration of creativity, brilliance, culture and community. This gathering will showcase the voices of Indigenous artists, performers, musicians, speakers, and dance groups from Musqueam and from Indigenous nations across Turtle Island. A mix of free and ticketed events.

Come Toward the Fire is presented ahead of this year’s Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

SEPT 17 DAYTIME EVENTS

Family-friendly outdoor activities. Workshops, food trucks, vendors, and performances, hosted by Quanah Style. Free for everyone!

SEPT 17 EVENING PERFORMANCE

An explosion of Indigenous talent and creativity. Hosted by Quelemia Sparrow. Tickets required. Free for Indigenous peoples.

SEPT 18 BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE

See the legendary icon Buffy Sainte-Marie. Tickets required.

LANGUAGE

Learn the pronounciation of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ title from Elder Larry Grant, Interim Manager of Musqueam Language