Nchem?u?s Day

Join us for a fun day of sharing with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, artists, and storytellers. Celebrating "people coming together", this free 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.

Squamish Nation leaders and artists sharing in Nchem?u?s Day include Chief Ian Campbell, Chief Janice George and Willard "Buddy" Joseph, Elder Lisa Lewis, Elder Sam Seward, Keith Nahanee, Knowledge Keeper Rebecca Duncan with Spakwus Slolem, Xwalacktun, and Swalklanexw Dallas Guss.

Registration encouraged. Walk-ups welcome.

Taking place indoors and outside on the grounds of PHT. Open House style - enjoy at your own pace.

CREDITS: Photos by Chelsey Stuyt. Nchem?u?s Day 2021 with Chief Ian Campbell, Knowledge Keeper Rebecca Duncan and Janis Campbell of the Squamish Nation; Joel Grinke and Slahal players. Original artwork by Xwalacktun.

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Artists / Speakers: Chief Ian Campbell, Chief Janice George, Willard "Buddy" Joseph, Elder Lisa Lewis, Elder Sam Seward, Keith Nahanee, Knowledge Keeper Rebecca Duncan, Spakwus Slolem, Xwalacktun, Swalklanexw Dallas Guss