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Indigenous burlesque tempts at this grown up night at the museum

As part of a focus to reclaim Indigenous sexuality, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC is presenting an evening of burlesque entertainment called "Night Shift: Untamed."

As part of a focus to reclaim Indigenous sexuality, the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC is presenting an evening of burlesque entertainment called "Night Shift: Untamed."

The exciting and decidedly grown-up event will feature Virago Nation and  DJ Kookum joining forces to crank up the sights and sounds on the catwalk for an evening of "humour, seduction, and striptease."

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Virago Nation was created in May 2016 with the aim of taking back Indigenous sexuality "from the toxic effects of colonization."

"We believe that all people, especially Indigenous women, deserve a healthy, fun relationship with their bodies and we work to promote that expression. This is our reconciliation," declares the group.

The performers will be backed by Dene/Cree Filmmaker and DJ Cheyanna Kootenhayoo, who is known as DJ Kookum and for throwing out the hip hop, rap, trap, R&B, and EDM beats in Vancouver.

Night Shift is MOA’s monthly cabaret party that reimagines the future of culture and social change. Attendance is free with museum admission.

Night Shift: Untamed

When: Thursday February 1. Bar opens at 7 pm, live show is 7:30 pm

Where: Museum of Anthropology - 6393 N.W. Marine Drive

Cost: Free with museum admission (see pricing)