Indigistory: A Night of Indigenous Storytelling

Indigistory: A Night of Indigenous Storytelling was a free event held at The Dream Café in Penticton, British Columbia featuring artists showcasing traditional and contemporary Indigenous stories. The event took place on Thursday March 30th and featured performers including Madeline Terbasket, Karen Olson, Catherine Pierre, Tracey Kim Bonneau, Levi Bent, and gs proulx. The event showcased various forms of Indigenous storytelling including traditional Okanagan coyote stories, spoken word poetry, and other performance art forms. Indigistory represents the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous stories in contemporary contexts, creating space for Indigenous voices and perspectives in community arts programming. Events like this serve both cultural preservation and education purposes, introducing audiences to the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples while celebrating contemporary Indigenous artists. The free admission made this cultural event accessible to the entire community, demonstrating a commitment to sharing Indigenous culture broadly. Such events contribute to reconciliation efforts by centering Indigenous voices and creating opportunities for cultural exchange and understanding.

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