Opening Ceremonies - Spirit Song Festival 2024

Join us for the opening ceremonies of Spirit Song Festival at First Light Centre for Performance and Creativity, hosted by Misty Manifest with opening prayers from Marjorie Muise, Emma Reelis, and Elizabeth Penashue. Then, kick off festival celebrations with a bang with incredible musical performances Wape'k Muin, Summer Bennett, Mason Dicker, and the St. John's Mi'kmaw Women's Circle.

🚪 Doors Open at 7:00pm

Donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries are accepted at the door. Donations go directly to tenants of First Light’s Indigenous-priority affordable housing units.

Parking: We are located in the heart of Downtown St. John’s at 81 Cochrane Street, and there is no dedicated parking lot. On-street parking is available throughout the neighbourhood between April-November. For blue-zone pass holders, there is one accessible parking space on the ramp that leads up to the front doors.

Accessibility: Although we have made progress towards full accessibility with our recent upgrade to the ramp leading to the main doors, there are some features of our building that may be challenging to navigate for some audience members. The floor seating is all one level with a gentle downward slope leading to the front of the space, and there is one row with extra leg room that we designate as "accessible seating" because it has more room for placement of mobility aids. There is a ramp to the washroom area as well and all doors are button-operated. Please note that the balcony seating area is only accessible via staircase. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, or would like to request specific accommodations, please contact [email protected] and we'll do what we can.

Host or Publisher First Light Arts