Transform The Night with award-winning author, Vanessa Ferlaino. Featuring a live fireside chat, music performance, and Community Spotlight on Indigenous-led non-profit, Nakehndan. Hear from the team Nakehndan team about how the organization came to be, and the important work they do.
** Proceeds support Nakehndan **
** All tickets include a copy of Vanessa’s book, “Human: Expansive Edition“ **
Opening Artist: DJ Seith
When:
Sunday, September 28, 2025
7 - 9 p.m. EST
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. EST
** Cash Bar **
Where:
Algoma University Speakeasy Bar
1520 Queen St E Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2G4
** Livestream available **
Media Notes:
The event will be recorded for broadcasting.
The event will be livestreamed — see Livestream pricing.
** Proceeds support Nakehndan **
** All tickets include a copy of Vanessa’s book, “Human: Expansive Edition“ **
Ticket price includes SIGNED copy of Vanessa’s next book, to be picked up at the venue.
Ticket price includes SIGNED copy of Vanessa’s next book, to be picked up at the venue.
Ticket price includes SIGNED copy of Vanessa’s next book and access to the livestream of the event. The book will be shipped to upon your order.
FAQs
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Nakehndan is an Indigenous-run organization, offering essential services to Indigenous community members in Sault Ste Marie and The Greater Algoma area.
Every ticket purchase makes a direct contribution to the organization.
We also have an additional contribution from a local organization.
Learn more about Nakehndan here.
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YES!!! Please make your donation direct at https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/nakehndan-knowing-your-truth-donations
Are you an organization? We already have other organizations that will be making additional contributions. Contact us at hello@vanessaferlaino.com if you’d like to discuss making an additional donation.
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DJ Seith has been constructing psychedelic musical journeys through hip-hop, funk, soul, rock and disco for the better part of two decades. His "Seith’s Tape Club" project from 2021 has seen worldwide acclaim from Skratch Bastid, Fresh Kils, Oonops Drops (Brooklyn Radio), Skeme Richards (Rock Steady Crew) and DJ Platurn.
Learn more about him at https://djseith.com/
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A receipt will be sent to you via email.
For General Admission and Community/Student Ticketholders: Your name will be added to the Guest List at the door. SEATS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE, except for accessibility needs which will be accounted for.
For Livestream Ticketholders: You will receive a receipt to your email. On the day of the event, you will receive an email directly from the streaming platform with the link and access code to view the event.
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The livestream is for Livestream Ticket-Purchasers only.
We will send you an invitation with the link and passcode directly from the streaming platform the day of the event. We will use the email that is linked to the tickets, so if you are buying tickets for someone else, please be sure to include this as a separate order with their email, or they will not be able to tune in.
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For those attending the physical event, pick up your copy of the book at the entrance!
For those tuning in via the Livestream, we will ship you your copy as soon as you put your order in. It should arrive in 1 week. Shipping information will be sent to you via email.
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We will have accessible seating for General Admission and Community/Student ticketholders. Please indicate any accessible needs at the time of check-out, and we will accommodate your needs at the event.
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There is a maximum of 1 book per ticket.
You can purchase multiple tickets per order.
You can purchase additional books at the event for 19.99 CAD.
For those tuning in via the livestream, you will be able to purchase additional books on Vanessa’s website. The link will be made available during the show.
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You will be able to purchase Vanessa’s book on her website during the show on Sun September 28th.
We do offer a Livestream Only option, that also includes a copy of the book.
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The event is about 2 hours.
Doors open at 630pm.
Showtime starts at 7pm.
The event will feature an opening act, DJ Seith.
A “fireside chat” will follow with Vanessa Ferlaino.
At intermissions, we’ll hear from the team at Nakehndan about the organization and their work.
The evening will end with a musical performance by Vanessa, and then audience QNA.
There will be time after the show ends at the venue for a meet-and-greet and photo ops with Vanessa, DJ Seith, and Nakehndan.
