Chan Centre hosts Indigenous cultural festival ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire, September 18 to 20
Fifth-annual festival features learning opportunities, a full day of free activities, and a concert headlined by Juno Award–winning artist Aysanabee
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Come Toward the Fire 2025. Photo by Jan Gates
ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl Come Toward the Fire, a family-friendly celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community, is returning for its fifth edition. Presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in partnership with Musqueam Indian Band, the festival runs September 18 to 20 at the Chan Centre on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory.
A Day of Knowledge Sharing launches the festival on September 18. Visitors can learn about Indigenous cultures, languages, and histories through guided tours, film screenings, and workshops.
At the main Festival Day on September 19, attendees can expect live music and dance from almost a dozen acts, along with storytelling, a live mural painting, skateboarding, food trucks, an Indigenous artisan market, and much more—all for free.
September 20 features a ticketed Closing Concert hosted by Dallas Goldtooth. The exuberant mainstage show includes a headlining performance by Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee, who is a two-time Juno Award winner.
Learn more about all the festival offerings at Come Toward the Fire.
Post sponsored by Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
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