ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire)

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, in collaboration with Musqueam, are thrilled to announce the new, inaugural festival, ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire).

Held on September 17 – 18, 2022, the festival is an Indigenous-led celebration of creativity, culture and community. The gathering will showcase the voices of Indigenous artists, performers, musicians, speakers, and dance groups from Musqueam and from Indigenous nations across Turtle Island (North America) and includes free, outdoor programming on September 17 and a ticketed concert in the evening that is free to Indigenous peoples. September 18 concludes the festival with the legendary icon Buffy Sainte-Marie performing in the Chan.

All events are free for Musqueam members.

September 17, 2022

DAYTIME Festival
1-6pm – Join us for free, outdoor daytime programming and performances, food trucks, workshops and more!
Hosted by Quanah Style
Location: Flag Pole Plaza / Chan Centre at UBC
This event is FREE for Musqueam community members!

EVENING Concert
7pm –  Featuring more than a dozen Indigenous musicians and dance groups from across the continent including: Carsen Gray, PIQSIQ, Indigenous Enterprise, and more.
Location: Chan Centre at UBC
This event is FREE for Musqueam community members! Please RSVP by emailing [email protected], or book your FREE tickets here.

September 18, 2022

Buffy Sainte-Marie Concert – SOLD OUT!
https://chancentre.com/events/buffy-sainte-marie/