YWCA BC Rhythms of Resilience: Our Children, Our Future
Rhythms of Resilience is a community gathering that celebrates Indigenous strength, culture and resurgence through art, music, dance, performances and storytelling.
Date/Time: Sep 24 2026, 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Vancouver, Japanese Hall487 Alexander Street
Tickets
Cost: Free
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This year, the event centres Indigenous children and youth, celebrating the joy, culture, creativity, and resilience they carry forward: “While we honour the experiences of survivors and intergenerational survivors, we also create space to recognize the next generation, whose voices, stories, and dreams are shaping the future of entire communities.”
Guided by Indigenous community members connected to YWCA BC, Rhythms of Resilience brings together community in remembrance, reflection, and celebration. Through performances, storytelling, art, and opportunities for families to gather, the event celebrates the strength of Indigenous cultures and the importance of carrying knowledge, language, and traditions forward for future generations.
Program Schedule
Doors open at 4:30pm. Explore Indigenous vendor tables, connect with community and enjoy complimentary food provided by YWCA BC.
Starting at 5:30pm enjoy cultural performances, storytelling and community gathering (ASL and cultural supports available). Performers include:
The Proud Little Warriors – a boys’ drum group from the Squamish Nation made up of youth ages 10 to 12.
DJ O Show – an award-winning DJ, speaker and proud Afro-Indigenous member of the Squamish Nation. Blending hip hop, R&B and infectious energy, she has built a reputation for creating unforgettable experiences while remaining deeply connected to her culture and community.
The Dancers of Damelahamid – an acclaimed Indigenous dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia whose work is rooted in generations of song, dance and cultural revitalization.
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