Largest Coast Salish Welcome Figure
On February 14, 2024, Kwantlen artist Brandon Gabriel projected the largest Coast Salish Welcome Figure onto the world’s largest tin soldier in New Westminster—a powerful act of digital reclamation and cultural celebration.
Produced by Savage Society, comissioend by the City of New Westmisnter.
Savage Music Series
In 2019 Savage Society presented the first Summer Music Series featuring Indigenous talent in several events on stages throughout New Westminster then in 2020 the music series became The Backyard Sessions.
Salish Firekeepers
Savage Society had the honour of presenting a session during PACT (Professional Association of Canadian Theatres) 2023 conference in T’Kemlups. The session, entitled “Indigenous Fire Stewardship with the Salish Fire Keepers Society”, featured society members Paul Oppenheim (Coldwater), Lloyd Ley (Splatsin/Salmon River), Joe Gilchrist (Skeetchestn), Gabriel Roy Christopher (Tsqéscen) & Jennifer Morrison.
RESIST/REVIVE/REPLENISH
RESIST/REVIVE/REPLENISH: A Digital Dream of an Indigiqueer Utopia. Led by Kelsey Kanatan Wavey, this all Indigenous showcase, designed by an all Indigenous production team (with support from mentors) features powerhouse Indigiqueer performers Nimkish, DJ O Show and Lynx Chase.
The Visiting Project
Visiting with a Capital “V” is an initiative for Indigenous youth to come together and gather in a space that doesn’t deny and/or ignore their identity as Indigenous people — but rather centres their voices and gives presence to their full selves as Indigenous youth. It will build connection with the urban Indigenous community within the Lower Mainland through visiting.
Indigenous Peoples' Day
In 2020 Savage Society hosted the 1st ever ‘All My Relations’ Virtual Hand-Game Tournament in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Cultural Teachings provided by Spirit of the Children Society, with performances by M’Girl Music and Taran Kootenhayoo and Powwow Bootcamp w/ Nyla Carpentier and Ray Thunderchild.
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