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NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry at Native Earth Performing Arts

Dates: (2/6/2025 - 2/9/2025 )

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NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry features Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo in a solo performance that reflects her life journey through dance. This work expresses her experiences of motherhood, Indigenous language, cultural responsibility, and ancestral connections. In collaboration with Elders Wahiakeron Gilbert and Sedalia Kawennotas Fazio, the production also incorporates original music by a range of artists, emphasizing themes of identity and resilience. The performance runs from February 6 to February 9, 2025, at Aki Studio.

Cast and Creative team for NIIMI’IWE Indigenous Dance Series Part 1: What We Carry at Native Earth Performing Arts

Cast

Noah Feaver

Production/Lighting


Wahiakeron Gilbert

Elder


Sedalia Kawennotas Fazio

Elder


Caleigh Crow

Playwright


Jessica Carmichael

Director


Syreeta Hector

Creator/Performer


Seika Boye

Movement Dramaturg


Dedra McDermott

Rehearsal Director/ Movement Dramaturg


Helin Gungoren

Production/Lighting


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Concept, choreographer, and performer


Elissa Horscroft

Set Design


Tristan Goethel

Set Design


Mary Spyrakis

Set Design


Germaine Liu

Sound Design


Mark Zurawinski

Sound Design


Kleanthi Markakis

Costume Alterations


J. Adam Brown

Outside Eye/ Film Editor


Natasha Barlow

Ensemble


Candace Brunette-Debassige

Ensemble


Daniela Carmona Sanchez

Ensemble


Julie Lumsden

Ensemble


Kenneth T. Williams

Ensemble


Lacey Hill

Ensemble


Montana Adams

Ensemble


Robyn Grant-Moran

Ensemble


Smokii Sumac

Ensemble


Aleria McKay

Ensemble


PJ Prudat

Ensemble


Yvette Nolan

Ensemble


Joel Bernbaum

Ensemble


Samantha Mandamin

Ensemble


Denise B. McLeod

Ensemble


Lena Recollect

Ensemble


Jamie Whitecrow

Ensemble


Creative Team

Yago Mesquita

Producer


Stephanie Fung

Assistant Producer


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Concept


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Choreographer


Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo

Performer


Patrick Bureau

Cradleboard


Anne Konwawennawi Hemlock

Beaded dress


Syreeta Hector

Creator


Syreeta Hector

Performer


Dedra McDermott

Rehearsal Director


J. Adam Brown

Outside Eye/Film Editor


Irma Villafuerte

Program Director


Montana Summers

Artist


Monique Mojica

Mentor


Jessica Zepeda

Artist


Violeta Luna

Mentor.




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