About Us
Canada's Oldest Indigenous Theatre Company
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.
We Believe In
Courage
Generosity
Tolerance
Patience
Humility
Strength of Character
Wisdom
Courage Generosity Tolerance Patience Humility Strength of Character Wisdom
Meet the Team
Artistic Director
joelle@nativeearth.ca
Managing Director
himanshu@nativeearth.ca
Patron Services Manager
alex@nativeearth.ca
Animikiig Creators Unit Director
irma@nativeearth.ca
Assistant Theatre Facilities Manager
adam@nativeearth.ca
Box Office Supervisor
megan@nativeearth.ca
Production & Facilities Manager
julia@nativeearth.ca
Administrator
admin@nativeearth.ca
Producer
yago@nativeearth.ca
Graphic Designer
zoe@nativeearth.ca
Patron Services
Sivert Das
Cas Ward
Tushar Dalvi
Brianna Wheeler
Riaz Mahmood
Jenna Brown
Jameson Mosher
Interested in joining our team?
Click here to learn about Employment Opportunities
Board of Directors
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Bob (Migiziw/Eagle) Whiteduck Crawford
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Georgia Quartaro
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Jacqueline Nunes
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Chloe Crawford
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Carrol Edmund
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Karima Jaffer
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Heather Lash
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Connie Johnston
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Breena Johnson
