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The 36th edition of Weesageechak Begins to Dance will bring together 22 Creators from across Turtle Island to develop and showcase their work. Join us for excerpts from these new works in development, and conversations about artistic process, both in-person at our Aki Studio and online. In addition, we will have fantastic ancillary programming during the festival of various performers.
We invite you to join us in this amazing celebration of Indigenous theatre, dance, and multi-disciplinary works!
See Festival Schedule and links to show information below! Check back for updates on ancillary programming!
All online presentations will be available online until the end of the festival, November 19, 2023, 11:50 PM!
All times listed are in EST.
7:30 PM EST | Online
Okimaw by Aren Okemaysim
Lax Yip by Raven Grenier
We Treaty People by Burnt Thicket Theatre (9 Audio-Dramas)
FREE
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
who will save the night sky by Philip Geller
Followed by an Opening Night reception with music DJ Fawn Big Canoe and catering by Pow Wow Cafe
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
Savage is a Word in the English Dictionary by Brefny Caribou
Mischief by Lisa Nasson
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
Montana Adams
Jenn Murrin
Check back for details!
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
journals of adoption by Sophie Dow
Blood Sport by January Rogers
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
The Cave that Hummed a Song by Trina Moyan
Rougarou by Damion LeClair
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
Waawaashkesiwag Wabano by Nova Courchene
Dreamer & the Turtle by Dakota Ray Hebert
7:30 PM EST | Aki Studio
who will save the night sky by Philip Geller
journals of adoption by Sophie Dow
Okimaw by Aren Okemaysim (screening)
Music and Comedy Night
More details to be announced soon!
Online presentations will be available online until 11:50 PM.
W36 FESTIVAL TEAM
Festival Producer:
Lucy Coren
Assistant Producer:
Yago Mesquita
Stage Manager:
Caitlin Farley
