Awakening The House Post
With John Spence as Carver
Lunch will be provided
May 31st, 2025, Strathcona Park
Noon
You’re Invited: Awakening of the Pole!
Rooted in Coast Salish Lands & Waters Hosted by the Biocultural Corridor & Ancestral FoodWays Collective
Join us for a powerful day of cultural resurgence, community connection, and deep grounding as we Awaken the Pole—carved by John Spence, Squamish artist, carver, and board member of Ancestral FoodWays.
When: Saturday, May 31st at 12:00 PM
Where: Strathcona Park, 857 Talking Ave (Vancouver, unceded Coast Salish territories)
What to Expect: Drumming, storytelling, cultural sharing, and a beautiful community meal. Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP so we can feed you well: ancestralfoodways13 [at] gmail.com
This is more than a gathering—it’s a celebration of Coast Salish land, waters, and relationships that guide the Biocultural Corridor. Bring your loved ones, your bundles, and your joy. Let’s stand together in witness, laughter, and love.
All our relations. All are welcome.
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Día de Muertos Celebration
857 Malkin avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia V6A 2K5
Día de Muertos Celebration
Join us for a beautiful Day of the Dead Mayan Fire Ceremony and Altar at the Indigenous Food Festival!
What to Bring: Candles, food to share, pictures, offerings to honor and give thanks to the ancestors, as well as songs and music to celebrate and remember.
Special Note: We will also set up a small altar at the garden for additional offerings and remembrance.
When: November 1, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM
Where: Strathcona Field House, 857 Malkin Ave
If you want to volunteer for the day, contact operations@ancestralfoodways.com.
Come together with us in a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance. We look forward to seeing you there!
#DiaDeMuertos #CelebrateLife #CommunityEvent #IndigenousCulturalFoodHub #FoodIsCulture