2019-2020 SEASON


“Stories remind us that others have travelled the same roads we have and we are not alone. Which is why we are excited to share this new season of stories with you. Each one embarks on its own unique journey of forgiveness, of resilience against impossible odds, of reclamation and triumph that transcends the injustice and cruelty of the world. It is a season of truth telling, of hearts breaking with lots of giggles in between. So please come join us on the journey. All are welcome.” 
– Keith Barker, Artistic Director


CAMINOS 2019
A Festival of New Performance Works

Presented by Aluna Theatre in partnership with Native Earth
OCTOBER 3-13, 2019  |  AKI STUDIO & ADA SLAIGHT HALL

+ Mura Buai (Everyone Everyone)

Created & Co-Directed by Ghenoa Gela
A Force Majeure Production in collaboration with
Friday Creeations and Aanmitaagzi
OCTOBER 3-5, 2019  |  AKI STUDIO


Weesageechak Begins to Dance 32
Annual Development Festival of Indigenous Work

NOVEMBER 13-23, 2019  |  AKI STUDIO

+ 2-Spirit Cabaret, 4th Edition

Curated by Michaela Washburn
Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
NOVEMBER 16, 2019  |  BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE


This Is How We Got Here

Written & Directed by Keith Barker
A Native Earth Production
JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 16, 2020  |  AKI STUDIO


bug

Written & Performed by Yolanda Bonnell
Directed by Cole Alvis
manidoons collective co-presented
by Theatre Passe Muraille and Native Earth
FEBRUARY 7-22, 2020  |  THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE


Omaagomaan

Choreography & Performance by Waawaate Fobister
Direction & Dramaturgy by Troy Emery Twigg
Native Earth and Theatre Passe Muraille Co-Presentation
APRIL 2-5, 2020  |  AKI STUDIO


Maggie & Me: A Healing Dance

Concept, Choreography & Performance by Christine Friday
Featuring Penny CouchieWaawaate Fobister,
and Beany John
A Friday Creeations and Native Earth Co-Production
APRIL 16-19, 2020  |  AKI STUDIO


Sir John A:
Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion

Written by Drew Hayden Taylor
A Native Earth Production
APRIL 26-MAY 10, 2020  |  AKI STUDIO


Paprika Festival 2020
The 19th Annual Youth-Led Performing Arts Festival

Produced by Paprika Festival in partnership with Native Earth
MAY 25-31, 2020 | AKI STUDIO



NATIVE EARTH’S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Animikiig Creators Unit
Jenn Forgie, Frances Koncan, Smith Purdy, Natalie Sappier,
Olivia Shortt, Ty Sloane, and Quelemia Sparrow

Mskomini Giizis Residency
Aria Evans, Waawaate Fobister, and Christopher Mejaki


2019/20 Season Announcement Press Release


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Season Visuals by Mariah Meawasige
Season Design by Harley Haskett