November 19 - 23, 2024 Spirit Song 2024 (All Festival Tickets)

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Join us for the annual Spirit Song Festival, a celebration of Indigenous arts & culture that has lit up St. John’s since 2013!

Now a multi-day experience, Spirit Song features world-class performances, artist residencies, and knowledge-sharing that blend tradition with modern creativity.

The festival invites everyone—Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike—to celebrate Indigenous brilliance, build connections, and share the rich diversity of art & creativity.


Event Schedule

Event Schedule

Friday, November 22, 2024

12:00 PM

📘 Art from the Big Land

Experience the raw beauty and spirit of Labrador at our Artist Panel.

Location: Eastern Edge Gallery (72 Harbour Drive)

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12:00 PM

📺 Online: Mini-Doc – Elders in Residence

Tune into the mini doc to hear about First Light’s Elders in Residence program.

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6:00 PM

🎨🚪 Tekweywinen tel weljesultiek (Be with us in our joy!)

Art Exhibit Reception: An interactive and play-based exhibit showcasing works of Indigenous artists.

Location: The Rooms (9 Bonaventure Avenue)

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8:00 PM

🎤 Friday Film Night

Join us for a screening of impactful documentaries. Featuring the Forgotten Warriors and CBC’s Aunt Nellie’s Legacy.

Location: LSPU Hall (3 Victoria Street)

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

10:30 AM

📘 Carving Workshop

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on carving workshop.

Location: Eastern Edge Gallery (72 Harbour Drive)

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10:30 AM

🎨🧸🚪 Spirit Song Playdate

Family playdate at the ‘Be With Us in Our Joy’ exhibit.

Location: The Rooms (9 Bonaventure Avenue)

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11:00 AM

📘 Powwow Dance Workshop

Join us for a workshop where participants will learn basic steps of Powwow dance and practice Powwow dancing skills!

Location: First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity Event Space (42 Bannerman Street)

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2:00 PM

🎤🧸🚪 Spirit Song Drag Storytime

Celebrate love and imagination at Drag Storytime!

Location: The Rooms (9 Bonaventure Avenue)

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3:00 PM

📘 Raku Firing Workshop

Experience the thrill of fire and clay in our Raku Firing Workshop.

Location: First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity Event Space (42 Bannerman Street)

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9:30 PM

🎤 Big Ticket: Tanya Tagaq

Don’t miss the electrifying grand finale of the festival – a Big Ticket Concert Event filled with epic performances, unforgettable beats, and pure celebration!

Location: The Johnson Geo Centre (175 Signal Hill Road)

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Festival Schedule

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Artist of Distinction Award

This award is presented by Spirit Song Festival to celebrate an Indigenous artist who has had significant positive impact in the Urban Indigenous community in St. John’s over time.  

2024 – Solomon Semigak

SOLOMON SEMIGAK has been a champion of sharing and teaching Inuit culture for many years, and his teachings have played a profound role in cultural revitalization and preservation for the community, individuals, and families. The impact of his generosity, patience, and wisdom will be felt for years and generations to come. We are honoured to name Solomon Semigak as the 2024 Spirit Song Artist of Distinction. Join us in honouring Solomon at Spirit Song Festival opening on Tuesday, Nov 19!

Q&A Section
How much do events cost to attend?
Admission to ALL Spirit Song Festival events is FREE to community members! We invite you to offer donations at specific events if you are comfortable doing so. Details will be in the event descriptions when signing up for tickets, event reminders, and registration.
Can I just show up to an event?
Registration in advance is required for all events. Space is limited at most events, so make sure to register early to reserve your spot!
Where are events taking place?
Events are taking place at various places in St. John’s. You can find each event and associated links for more details at the top of our page!
Can anyone attend Spirit Song events?
First Light is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful community that values diversity and welcomes individuals from all walks of life. As an organization, we operate with a non-partisan conduct, maintaining an equitable approach regardless of status, and upholding an open-door policy. Our mission is to create a space where everyone, regardless of their background or personal journey, can come together to learn, participate, and celebrate Indigenous cultural events and activities.

We extend a warm invitation to individuals from all communities to engage with us, embracing the opportunity to learn and share from each other. In certain situations, we may prioritize events for Indigenous individuals to ensure the preservation of their cultural heritage.

It is our policy to refrain from policing identity; rather, we encourage our members to be respectful and understanding of each other’s unique perspectives and experiences. We ask that individuals approach our community with honesty and authenticity, staying true to their personal journey.

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