tiffin talks

sunday, july 12th, 2026

Intimate. Thoughtful. Delicious. 

Tiffin Talks is a dialogue series that brings together diverse thought leaders, artists, innovators, and change makers across disciplines. Panelists gather to exchange knowledge, share projects and ideas, then join the audience for a warm, nourishing meal.

Since 2018, Tiffin Talks has been a beloved cornerstone of Indian Summer: it’s where our mission to cultivate community truly comes alive, and it’s a unique opportunity to engage all the senses. 

Located at the Ocean Artworks Pavilion on bustling Granville Island, gather around long tables surrounded by art, cedar, and sky. Following the 45-minute presentations, enjoy delicious Indian-style tiffin meals. Guests are invited to connect, share what they’ve learned, and leave feeling full: in their hearts, minds, and stomachs.

Space is limited, and these talks sell out quickly, so don’t miss out on grabbing your tickets while you can!

Please note: All Tiffin Talks include a vegetarian South Asian meal. Due to its nature, we cannot guarantee to accommodate all dietary needs or allergies.


2026 tiffin talks

  • Drawing of a mythical style woman. She is blue with green vines coming from her finger tips. She has a fin and a ponytail.

    Reclaiming the Bloom: Pattern, Myth and the Feminine

    Sunday, July 12th, 2026
    Ocean Artworks Pavilion

    DOORS: 11:30am | TALK: 12:00pm

    In a Tiffin Talk moderated by Jas Lally, Keerat Kaur and Manjot Kaur reflect on their relationships with the natural world, and how they as artists work with floral imagery and botanical patterning as a form of reclamation.

  • Words that are partially cut off in a poetic fashion.

    Grammars of Return

    Sunday, July 12th, 2026
    Ocean Artworks Pavilion

    DOORS: 2:30pm | TALK: 3:00pm

    How might we think of grammars of return through language, water, and intergenerational inheritances? Join Farheen Haq and Renisa Mawani in a Tiffin Talk moderated by Jasbir K. Puar, as they explore this question through art, ghazals, archives, and more.

  • Woman with brown hair who is posing with her waist turned to the left. She is looking down towards the ground. Her arms are extended and her wrists are crossed. She is wearing a green shirt and green pants.

    Inherited Forms, Reimagined Futures

    Sunday, July 12th, 2026
    Ocean Artworks Pavilion

    DOORS: 5:30pm | TALK: 6:00pm

    In our evening Tiffin Talk, Sasha Ashwini presents an excerpt from her work-in-progress CROSSING DEEP WATERS, followed by a dialogue with Tasha Faye Evans and Sujit Vaidya, who consider how to interrogate inherited dance-making practices.

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