Celebrating people coming together
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 20th, 2023
Open House Format
Registration for this FREE event is encouraged. Walk-ups are welcome.
Join us for a fun day of sharing with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, artists, storytellers and friends. Celebrating “people coming together”, this free annual community event features artwork unveilings, a carving demonstration, traditional and untraditional storytelling, stand-up comedy, and the chance to play the ancient Indigenous game of Slahal.
Enjoy food, song and dance, and some friendly rivalry! Fun for all ages!
Everyone is welcome to this FREE event!
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Nchem̓ús Day takes place indoors and outside on the grounds of Presentation House Theatre. The event’s open house format allows people to move between various sessions and activities at their own pace.
We are grateful to the Squamish Nation leaders and creators who are sharing with us in this event. Over the years, we have worked with each of these artists individually, developing collaborative projects and commissioning artwork for our spaces.
Knowledge Keeper Rebecca Duncan with Spakwus Slolem – Welcome, Slahal Game
Elder Lisa Lewis and Kim Seward – Legend & Craft
Elder Sam Seward – Lacrosse Story
Xwalacktun – Carving Demonstration
Hannah McLean – Lobby Installation
Swalklanexw Dallas Guss – Slahal Game
Keith Nahanee and Beverly O’Neil – Stand Up Comedy (Adult)
Indoors and outside on the grounds of Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue at 3rd Street, North Vancouver
Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Territories
Original Artwork by Xwalacktun