It’s called ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire). The hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ name was provided by Musqueam elder Larry Grant, with special thanks to Musqueam artist Miss Christie Lee Charles for suggesting the name “move toward the fire”. While we recognize the history and continued oppression of Indigenous peoples, we wanted to expand the narrative. “The story of Indigenous peoples is not monolithic, neither is our cultures,” Carrabré adds. “With the various creatives we have invited for this festival, we are highlighting the incredible diversity of Indigenous talent, whether it’s through food, dance, song, or otherwise.

Source: CBC News September 15, 2022 16:04 UTC