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Aboriginal Experiences
Available: September – April, 2019
Workshops (2 artists)
Performances
In each performance Aboriginal Experiences will
offer a traditional opening and a welcome song,
concluding with artist introductions and open
discussion about First Nations culture.
Sky Woman Falls to the Earth (Grades K - 8/sec II)
Sky Woman Falls to the Earth is an ancient
Haudenosaunee creation story. Using mask,
movement and scripted narration, the story brings
the audience to a time when there was only a
water world and a sky world. From this legend we
learn how sky woman created what we now know
as Turtle Island.
Spirit of Dance (Grades K - 12/sec V)
This performance celebrates the diversity of our
evolving culture with vibrant performances of five
unique Pow Wow dance styles set to the “heartbeat”
of the drum, concluding with a special contemporary
hoop dance as well as a friendship dance.
MAxIMuM : 325 STuDENTS
ONE PERFORMANCE :
50 minutes (incl. Q & A) $795 + HST
$1095 + HST
TWO PERFORMANCES : SAME SCHOOL IN ONE DAY
Pieces of Creation
(Grades 1 - 6)
Learn about the story of Sky Woman
Falls to the Earth, or follow up an in-
school performance. Through
creative imagination students will
translate their version of the
story, through native woodland
style of art, using character
stencils and acrylic paints. The
students will gain a better
understanding of the
characters’ significance in
First Nations culture.
Feel the Heartbeat
(Grades K - 12/sec V)
Explore First Nations
culture through their strong
connection to Mother Earth. This interactive
workshop includes an opportunity to play horn
rattles, as well as learn social and stomp dances.
MAxIMuM : 30 STuDENTS
HALF DAY : TWO 1 HOuR SESSIONS
FuLL DAY : THREE 1 HOuR SESSIONS
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Dance
$315 + HST
$435 + HST
CuRRICuLuM LINKS Understanding the rich diversity of
Aboriginal cultures; gain an appreciation for the
relationship between culture and dance; explore the
use of drama and dance techniques to share a story.