About Us

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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

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Joelle Peters

Artistic Director

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Himanshu Sitlani

Managing Director

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Alexander Franks

Patron Services Manager

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Irma Villafuerte

Animikiig Creators Unit Director

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Julia Howman

Production & Facilities Manager

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Kristen Francis

Administrator

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Yago Mesquita

Producer

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Zoe Marín

Marketing Coordinator

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Trinity Lloyd

Festival Marketing Assistant

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Patron Services Coordinator

Sivert Das

Megan Legesse

Cas Ward

Tushar Dalvi

Brianna Wheeler

Riaz Mahmood

Jenna Brown

Theresa Cutknife

Jameson Mosher

Board of Directors

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