Haida and Squamish Stories & Songs

Ages: Grades K‑7
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A Raven’s Feast of Stories

Come listen to the engaging stories told by Kung Jaadee, a Haida storyteller who has been sharing legends for over 30 years! She is from the Haida Nation and also has Musqueam, Squamish, Tlingit, Tsleil-Waututh, and Hawaiian roots.

Kung Jaadee will share some of her favourite tales about Raven (Yaahl), the trickster and creator, like Raven Brings the Light and Raven’s Feast—which is also one of her most popular children’s books! You’ll also hear the Squamish story of The Two Sisters, the mountains we know today as The Lions.

With her drum, Kung Jaadee will sing traditional Haida songs and even teach you some words in Xaad Kil, the Haida language. These fun and magical stories are filled with lessons about respect, responsibility, and how everything in the world is connected. Watch the video below.

Artist: Roberta Kennedy (Kung Jaadee)

Country: Haida Nation with Musqueam, Squamish, Tlingit, Tsleil-Waututh, and Hawaiian roots.

Genre: Storytelling

Show length: 50 minutes

Resources: Study Guide 1, Study Guide 2

Ages: Grades K‑7

Curriculum Connections:

Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7

Venue: Waterfront Theatre  
1412 Cartwright St 
Vancouver, BC

Ticket Information

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FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $13+GST/ticket for one show
  • $12+GST/ticket for two shows
  • Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 13th at 8am

FOR THE PUBLIC:

  • Tickets: $15.00 per child/senior; $26.00 per adult +S/C and GST
  • Festival 4‑Pack: (4 tickets to 1 show) $66.00 +S/C and GST
  • Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 5th at 9am (Feb. 26th for Newsletter subscribers)

Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

Blind and low vision friendly, Kung Jadee is creating an introduction, available here in February

Every performance is a relaxed performance. More info.

The visual story will be available right here in February

Lights

There will always be light in the audience

The lights will not be intense and if they change it is a slow change

Sound

The only instrument is a hand drum 

Kung Jadee talks and sings

It is not very loud

Audience participation

Kung Jadee will ask everyone to copy words in Haida Language

Languages

English with a few words in Haida (Xaad Kil) and Squamish language

A visual story with detailed info will be available right here in February

A visual story helps you decide if this show is right for you / your child(ren) or lets you prepare for the experience

Show times & Tickets

In person

Thursday, May 28  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:20 AM  Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:20 PM  Get tickets 
Friday, May 29  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:20 AM  Get tickets 

Show highlights

Rave Reviews

You have an awesome singing voice, very talented. Thank you for sharing your rich culture with us. We are truly blessed for the opportunity to listen to your stories.

Cissy, Teacher 

Four Stars. Kung Jaadee’s voice is well practised, an authoritative tone of high seriousness that she betrays with a whimsical grin, perfect for telling stories. She has the kind of voice that makes you want to curl up by the fire and learn, eyes up to the heavens looking for Raven overhead.

Saskatoon Star-Phoenix 

Raven causes magic…[Kung Jaadee’s] compelling delivery keeps her audience enraptured with these magical tales…a wonderful show, and perfect for two-leggeds of all ages.

TheatreInLondon.ca