The Home Of Contemporary Indigenous Performance
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Giizis Reads
July 22-25, 2026
Native Earth is lighting a new fire in the heart of Summer 2026 with the inaugural GIIZIS READS, a week of revisiting Indigenous works from the past. GIIZIS READS will be a week of staged readings showcasing notable works by Indigenous playwrights across multiple decades, bringing community together to laugh, reflect, share ideas, honour Indigenous artistic legacies, and celebrate plays that are rarely platformed on our stages.
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Native Earth strives to operate in accordance with the Seven Sacred Teachings - also known as the Grandfather Teachings - which include Truth, Love, Respect, Bravery (Courage), Honesty, Humility, and Wisdom. These guide our decision-making and are embedded in all aspects of our work and mission.
We believe these teachings not only honour Indigenous knowledge systems and values, but also resonate universally - expressed in diverse ways across many cultures. At the same time, we recognize that these are subjective values, and we respect that each individual may interpret and embody them differently.
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43 Years of Storytelling
Native Earth Performing Arts has championed Indigenous artistic expression for 42 years. Since 1989, its Weesageechak Festival has developed over 100 works, fostering a vibrant creative community through theatre, dance, and mentorship. Landmark productions like The Rez Sisters and Huff continue to inspire audiences nationally and internationally.
Guided by seven traditional principles, Native Earth strives to uphold Indigenous values in all its endeavors, recognizing their universal significance across cultures.
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