Friday, July 22, 2022
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Browning Park
Lekwungen welcome by TEALIYE/Brianna Bear
Poetry by Marie Metaphor
Music by Auburn Blind and Lelolai FAM
Register for your free ticket here.
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Browning Park
Lekwungen welcome by TEALIYE/Brianna Bear
Poetry by Marie Metaphor
Music by Auburn Blind and Lelolai FAM
Register for your free ticket here.
This event will take place in Lekwungen Territory.
TEALIYE (ta-a-th-le-ut) is an Indigenous woman from the Songhees/Lekwungen Nation in Victoria through her father’s side with roots to the Namgis Kwakwaka’wakw people in Alert Bay through her mother’s side. She is the oldest of eight siblings from four parents whose backgrounds are Lekwungen, Kwakwaka’wakw, Mowachaht/Muchalaht & Nuu chah nulth. TEALIYE was brought up around her father’s territory of the Lekwungen people, learning many of the teachings from her grandfather Skip Dick and family members. Within the past six years she has taken on the role of Welcoming people to the territory and opening for events in the ways that her grandfather Skip Dick and her Uncle Bradley Dick have taught her. TEALIYE is a community knowledge keeper, an artists who has worked on murals, logo designs and more. www.facebook.com/BriannaBearArt
Marie Metaphor is an educator, visual artist, poet and spoken word coach living and working in gratitude on the unceded and traditional territories of the Lekwungen and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples, (Victoria, BC). Rich in imagery and symbolism, Marie’s poetry leads with compassion. She aims to create moments of intimacy and connection with her work, tapping into that particular collaborative magic that happens between an artist and an attentive audience. Marie believes in the power of vulnerability in its ability to breed empathy and understanding among diverse individuals and communities. Marie’s poetry has been published in a number of anthologies and journals in print and online. She has performed her work in a wide variety of venues ranging from literary festivals to interdisciplinary arts events to local poetry slams. www.mariemetaphor.com
Auburn Blind is a Victoria-based indie/folk band comprised of three classically trained, multi-instrumentalist musicians. www.facebook.com/AuburnBlind
Lelolai FAM (Family Arts Music) is a family focused, music-centric project, honoring creativity and inclusivity of people of all ages and cultures. Connecting communities and spreading uplifting messages of hope and joy is their mission. Their original music is a tropical fusion of sound blending Folk, Funk and Latin Rhythms in English, Italian and Spanish! Together we can make the world a better place one song and connection at a time! www.facebook.com/LelolaiFAM
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