# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:15 am (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Tuyúsalanexw Kenny Nahanee opens the 26th annual North Shore Writers Festival with a Traditional Welcome to the Territory.About this EventTuyúsalanexw Kenny Nahanee is a Squamish Elder, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, he did his schooling on the North Shore. His knowledge of Coast Salish culture was limited for the first 35 years of his life, but he has learned much more in the past few decades. Also known as “Chief,” Tuyúsalanexw has been a member of the Squamish Seafaring Canoe Family since 2000 and has emceed many Elder dinners.FREE!Registration is required to secure your spot. Drop-in seating may be available but is not guaranteed.Interested in attending more than one Festival event?You must register for each event separately to guarantee your spot at each event.For more information on this and other festival events: www.northshorewritersfestival.comAbout the FestivalThe North Shore Writers Festival (NSWF) is presented in partnership by North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library.The NSWF would not be made possible without support from the Friends of the Library groups at NVDPL and WVML, North Shore Writers’ Association, Kidsbooks, and the North Shore News.The Festival takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) , and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. The Coast Salish Peoples have long used oral storytelling to pass on and preserve their cultural teachings. This powerful tradition highlights the important role that stories play in our lives. We are grateful to host the North Shore Writers Festival on the lands of these Nations and honour the art of storytelling.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/09096070-197a-11f1-9467-2923091d78de-rimg-w1200-h191-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-vancouver/traditional-welcome-from-tuyúsalanexw-|-opening-the-2026-festival/100001983899880949
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Art, literary-art, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: North Vancouver
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: North Vancouver City Hall
- **lat**: 49.3207089
- **long**: -123.073563
- **full address**: North Vancouver City Hall, 141 14th Street West, North Vancouver, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival being held?
  - **A:** Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 10:15 am at North Vancouver City Hall, 141 14th Street West, North Vancouver, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival?
  - **A:** Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival is organized by North Shore Writers Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Traditional Welcome from Tuyúsalanexw | Opening the 2026 Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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