“Powerful Medicine”: Honouring Indigenous Story celebrated Indigenous stories in different forms (film, text, oral story) and highlighted important contexts that inform Indigenous story-telling on the northern half of Turtle Island (North America). The initiative included four mutually-affecting events that engaged with the “powerful medicine” of Indigenous story-telling: a screening of c̓əsnaʔəm, the city before the city with Director Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and Musqueam knowledge holder Alec Dan; a teach-in with Dr. Daniel Justice; a circle with Kwantlen Elder Lekeyten; and a literary showcase featuring Shane Sable, Tawahum Bige, Raven John, and Jules Koostochin.

Are external indigenous groups or Nations involved?  If so, which Nations?

Guests were from multiple nations.

Are students involved?

Yes, this initiative was supported by a co-op student situated in the Arts office. Additionally, students were present at all of the public events at KPU. A creative writing student also performed at the Literary Showcase.

Is the activity/event/project funded?  If so, what is the funding source? Creative Capital Fund

Timeline: February 27^th, 2018 to February 9^th, 2019