The evening begins with an orange lantern procession in honour of residential school survivors, and for the children who never made it home. The procession is followed by a powerful showcase of Indigenous dance by two local groups: Tsatu Stalqayu (Coastal Wolf Pack) and Spakwus Stolem.

We invite attendees to wear orange.

Doors open | 6:30 pm
Event begins | 7 pm

MOA’s Sound House Series returns this fall for its fourth season. Sound House is a celebration of culture and music, set in MOA’s Haida House, against a stunning backdrop of Northwest Coast art and architecture. Launching this September, this season will feature diverse lines up of genre-blending bands and musicians, spoken word poets and dancers from the local community and across Turtle Island. Gather around the toasty bonfire outside with friends and drinks, and let the scent of cedar inhabit your senses.

Sound House delivers rhythmic delights on the last Thursday of every month. Mark your calendars for September 29, October 27 and November 24.

Bios

Tsatu Stalqayu translated into English means Coastal Wolf Pack. A traditional Salish song and dance group, the group consists of over 25 male and female members of a single family, from age 6 months to over 50. Their variation in age and gender allows for more song, dance and stories to be shared on stage and in their presentations. The members of the group with pride represent the following Coast Salish communities: Musqueam, Squamish, Tsartlip, Nanaimo and more. This breadth of membership along with the multigenerational performers gives their audiences a sense of belonging to this, the hereditary lands of the Coast Salish people.

Chewx Ma Halth Squamish Nation members make up The Eagle Song ”Spakwus Slolem” Dancers, presenting a glimpse into the history, legends and myths of the Squamish People who have been residing in this land for over 6000 years. Their songs and dances feature beautiful carved masks that represent tributes to the animal kingdom for their spiritual powers. Dances include a tribute to the Smylaith Tribe, known by some as the Sasquatch and a tribute to history of Takaya, the Wolf, who became part of the Squamish Family.

Presented with UBC ARTIVISM Festival, produced by the Arts & Culture District in partnership with their student club UBC exposure.