Storyteller smiling beside an illustrated coyote, moon, and drum.

Steptékwll Showcase: Breathing Life into Secwépemc Law

Featuring renowned storyteller
Kenthen Thomas and Secwépemc hand drumming.

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Venue: UVic, Fraser Building, Large Gathering Space

Kenthen Thomas, dynamic storyteller from the Secwépemc Nation, will bring to life Secwépemc stories or “Stseptékwll” – stories that teach. Kenthen captivates audiences with his fascinating retellings of his family and their deep connection to the land they have lived on for more than 10,000 years. His storytelling has reached audiences across Canada and around the world.

Free Event
Contact: events@nextstepsindigenouslaw.ca

Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lekwungen (Songhees and Xwsepsum/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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