Salish Singing and Drumming Workshop

At Simon Fraser University, we live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples.

Join us on Wednesday, November 20th for Salish Singing and Drumming! This is a free workshop with Russell Wallace, a composer, producer, and traditional Lil’wat singer.

All folks, regardless of age, experience, or ability, are invited to participate and try their hand at Salish singing and drumming. There will be a limited number of drums available on the day of, but if you happen to have your own drum, you are encouraged to bring it with you!

This event is co-presented by SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement and SFU's Office for Aboriginal Peoples.

About Russell Wallace

Russell Wallace is an award-winning composer and singer from the Lil’wat Nation. Over the last 30 years his music has been part of a number of film and television soundtracks and theatre/dance productions. Wallace has been part of award-winning recording groups such as Kalan Wi and Spiritual Warriors. In 2019 Wallace was the artist in residence with the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada