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Savage Society had the honour of participating in the presentation of a retelling of the Nlaka’pamux Spetakwl (creation story), COYOTE AND RABBIT SAVE THE PEOPLE FROM THE MONSTERS | Asht-eetlm-a-timxw (Songs of the Land) at Stein Valley Nlaka’pamux School

"This ancient Spetakwl or creation story is so pertinent to the struggles the community has faced over the last 5 years. It speaks of invaders attacking the animals and people, setting them against each other and forcing a situation where they have to come together to fight for their community. But it also speaks of the need to come together to heal and to let the tears flow to release the monsters from your mind. ." - Kevin Loring

Kevin Loring, Charon Spinks and Ronnie Dean Harris discuss the history of Songs of the Land.

You can view the full video here.

"All of the plays have been so powerful to witness, it IS healing and the medicine our people are yearning for." - Marlena Anderson

Songs of the Land performance cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic

Battle of the Birds was performed as part of ’Q’emcín 2 Rivers Remix Festival.

The Council of Spider, Ant & Fly premiered at the Lytton River Festival as the 4th Songs of the Land offering.

The Words of Our Chiefs, the 3rd installment in the Songs of the Land series, premiered at the Lytton River Festival.

The Boy Who Was Abandoned, the 2nd production in the Songs of the Land series, premiered at the Lytton River Festival.

Battle of the Birds toured to Talking Stick Festival in Vancouver.

The first production in the Songs of the Land series premiered at the River Festival in Lytton.

The community gathered in Lytton to discuss, to share findings, songs and stories, to come to a decision about whether the wax cylinder recordings made by James Teit (and other ethnographers) should be used by Savage Society as part of the company’s work. The week spent in community was transformative and the company received full support to use the material in a good way.

Invited by Cooks Ferry Indian Band to perform at Spences Bridge on the 100th Anniversary of the Laurier Memorial