XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light 2026

By: Bill Reid Gallery

Thursday, June 4th, 2026

6:30 – 9:30 pm

XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light is a unique fundraising evening of Indigenous art, music, food, and performance in a lively, after-hours celebration in the heart of Downtown Vancouver.

Enjoy curated tastings, powerful performances, and creative moments that celebrate both traditional and contemporary Indigenous expression.

General Admission: $95
Please note this is an ages 19+ event due to alcohol tasting regulations.

EXCLUSIVE RAFFLE

We are excited to present a special online raffle in support of XUUYA. Enter for your chance to win the stunning 'Raven – Dark Sun Wings Earrings' by acclaimed Ts’msyen artist Morgan Asoyuf, valued at $2,500 CAD.

SILENT AUCTION

This is your chance to bid on a curated selection of experiences, travel packages, dining, artworks, and special items, all generously contributed in support of the Gallery.

Whether you are joining us at XUUYA: Raven Brings the Light or celebrating from afar, every bid helps carry the light forward, supporting exhibitions, education initiatives, and community programming.

We thank our auction donors:

Air North • B-Fit • Bard on the Beach • BC Ferries • BC Lions • Bon Vivant Catering • Canadians Baseball • Cheryl Wadhams • Douglas Reynolds Gallery • Firehall Arts Centre • Gary Bell • Helijet • Improv Centre • Joe Descoteaux • LUPO Restaurant + Vinoteca • Dr. Martine Reid • Maureen Fleming • Native Northwest • Purdys Chocolates • Rocky Mountaineer • Sainam Eatery & Grill • Tamara Bell • The Cultch

🔴 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 🔴

Hip-hop performance by Mandy Nahanee-Campbell (Lady Sinncere)
Emceed by Squamish comedian Keith Nahanee
Artist Demo with Carmen Redunante
Featuring The Thomson Band, crossing genres and playing jazz, soul, and pop.
Captivating 2Spirit drag performances by Vancouver favourites Xana and Cheryl Trade
Curated silent auction of experiences, travel, and artworks
Tastings by NK’MIP Cellars & Locality Brewing
Access to our current exhibitions and Gallery Shop
Chef Dino Renaerts from Bon Vivant Catering and Indigenous culinary students are crafting Indigenous-inspired bites throughout the evening.

Ticket sales are now closed! If you would like to purchase tickets, you can buy them at the door or reserve them by emailing us at dsterritt@billreidgallery.ca

All proceeds from your ticket help us preserve and share Indigenous Northwest Coast cultural knowledge through exhibitions, artist talks, community programming, and more.