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NeoIndigenA - Mixed Works
Performance | Spectacle-
Photo by David Hou
Presented by | Diffusé par: Harbourfront Centre
Enwave Theatre
231 Queens Quay W
416-973-4000
$20-$65
An adventure from otherworldly light to the dark serpentine and ritual animalism, artistic director Santee Smith begs the question: “What if colonization never happened?”
NeoIndigenA explores a futuristic IndigenA traversing through Skyworld, Underworld and Earthworlds. Featuring musical collaborations with Tanya Tagaq, Faron Johns, Adrian Harjo and New Mexico-based designer, Virgil Ortiz.
Opening night gala on May 1st. This night includes the world premiere of Santee Smith’s NeoIndigenA, musical performances by world renowned Inuk artist, Tanya Tagaq, Jesse Zubot and Michael Red and a formal reception following the performance. Tickets are $65.
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