At Vancouver Piano Sessions, we believe music has the power to heal, connect, and foster understanding across diverse communities. Our Reconciliation Sessions create a space where dialogue and artistry come together to honor Indigenous voices, share stories, and build bridges through cultural exchange. Through performances, conversations, and collaborative learning, we aim to deepen respect, encourage reflection, and nurture meaningful connections. These sessions invite not only musicians, but audiences, educators, and community members to take part in a journey of listening, learning, and reconciliation through the universal language of music.
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VISION
The Reconciliation Sessions envisions a world where Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities thrive together through rich cultural exchange and true interaction. We look to celebrate the differences and strengthen our similarities as people living together.
MISSION
VPS celebrates the differences and strengthens the similarities of people living together. Vancouver has the third largest urban Indigenous population of any Canadian city and our festival creates opportunities for open dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities that interact with, learn from, and listen to each other. Through workshops and seminars led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, we are continuing to enhance Vancouver’s cultural landscape by creating a new generation of awareness, respect and love in our young people.
CORE VALUES
reconciliation
We are committed to creating a sincere link between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in the city of Vancouver.
COLLABORATION AND OPENNESS
We deeply believe in the enrichment that comes from the interaction of different cultures. Offering workshops, seminars and performances of unconventional forms of art, we want to broaden the cultural scene of Vancouver area.
INCLUSIVITY AND VISIBILITY
We are dedicated to giving a voice to artists that, without our help, would have been marginalized and unrecognized.
access for all
Our Reconciliation Sessions workshops are available to everyone, regardless of financial constraints. We aim to provide the city of Vancouver with a valuable opportunity to learn without barriers.