A co-production between Native Earth Performing Arts and An Indie(n) Rights Reserve, Giiwedin is a powerful musical co-composed by Spy Dénommé-Welch and Catherine Magowan. The work explores themes of resilience, cultural survival, and the enduring spirit of Indigenous communities through a unique blend of classical and contemporary music. The production was nominated for the 2010 Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Musical/Opera and for Outstanding Musical Direction (Gregory Oh), marking it as a significant artistic achievement in Canadian theatre.
A Native Earth Performing Arts production, Salt Baby is a poignant and humorous exploration of identity, race, and belonging. Written by Falen Johnson and directed by Yvette Nolan, the play follows a young woman navigating the complexities of being “white-passing” in an Indigenous community, challenging audiences to confront perceptions of authenticity and heritage. The cast includes Mike Bernier, James Cade, PJ Prudat, and Michaela Washburn, delivering performances that balance sharp wit with heartfelt truth.
A Native Earth Performing Arts production written by Daniel David Moses and directed by Michael Greyeyes. Featuring Derek Garza and Cara Gee / PJ Prudat, the play tells the haunting story of Almighty Voice, a young Cree man, and his wife. Blending history, love, and tragedy, the work confronts colonial narratives and personal loss with a mix of poetic lyricism and sharp satire, resonating across multiple performances and tours.
A Native Earth Performing Arts production written by Melanie J. Murray and directed by Yvette Nolan, this thought-provoking play examines themes of cultural erasure, identity, and resilience. With a cast featuring Paul Chaput, Waawaate Fobister, Falen Johnson, Catherine McNally, Simon Moccasin, PJ Prudat, and Gordon White, the production invites audiences to reflect on personal and collective histories through a blend of heartfelt storytelling and powerful performances.
A Native Earth, Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre & Open Book co-production, written and directed by Yvette Nolan. Starring Michelle St. John and Grahame Merke, the play explores the life, activism, and legacy of Mi’kmaq activist Anna Mae Aquash. Through powerful storytelling and performance, the work examines themes of justice, political struggle, and cultural identity across international stages.
A Native Earth / National Arts Centre production directed and adapted by Yvette Nolan and Kennedy C. MacKinnon, with choreography by Michelle Olson. Featuring Monique Mojica, Lorne Cardinal, Keith Barker, Cheri Maracle, Jani Lauzon, Michelle St. John, Michaela Washburn, Waawaate Fobister, and Falen Johnson, this theatrical work reimagines Julius Caesar through an Indigenous lens, blending political intrigue with cultural identity.
A Native Earth & Theatre Centre co-presentation, co-created and performed by Genevieve Pepin and Laurentio Q Arnatsiaq. This intimate performance explores themes of refuge, resilience, and cultural identity through a collaborative and deeply personal lens.
