Native Earth Performing Arts

Native Earth Performing Arts Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada’s oldest professional Indigenous theatre company.

Canada’s Oldest Professional Indigenous Theatre Company ✨
Home of Contemporary Indigenous Performance 🎭
Amplifying the Future of Storytelling
📍Tkaronto Currently in our 39th year, we are dedicated to developing, producing and presenting professional artistic expressions of the Indigenous experience in Canada. Through stage productions (theatre, dance and multi-disciplinary art), new scr

ipt development, apprenticeships and internships, Native Earth seeks to fulfill a community of artistic visions. It is a vision that is inclusive and reflective of the artistic directions of members of the Indigenous community who actively participate in the arts.

Join for the 2-Spirit Cabaret TONIGHT @ 7:30PMPresented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of the...
06/17/2026

Join for the 2-Spirit Cabaret TONIGHT @ 7:30PM
Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride Festival 2026.
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Hosted by Haley Robinson
with performances by: Jay Northcott • Madame Ode’miin Surprise • Bri Olson-Pitawanakwat • Rosary Spence • Annika Tupper • Lacey Hill
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2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Performances start: 8:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual art by: Kikki Guerard

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: LACEY HILLThis Oneida/Mohawk Wolf Clan, Six Nations born and bred ...
06/16/2026

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: LACEY HILL

This Oneida/Mohawk Wolf Clan, Six Nations born and bred independent singer/songwriter describes her music as “Indigenous Soul” grown from a passion for making music since she was a little girl. There is no denying the amount of heart Lacey Hill bleeds into all 3 of her albums. 2024, Lacey completed Indigenous Storytellers Residency at Banff Creative Centre, she started writing her first Children’s Musical called “You Are Not Alone” (Y.A.N.A). ‘Y.A.N.A’ was showcased in Torontos’ Weesageechak 37 Theatre Festival. As she’s writing, Lacey also acted as herself in the Fall/Winter Tour of “Truth and Illusion Show” which is a story weaving musical. Lacey ‘Is featured on Igal Hechts’ T.V program “Path to Creation” on YesTV and other channels across Canada. Musically, Lacey is working closely with Silverheels Records and RedDoor Studio. Kicking off 2025 with “CRAZY 4 U” Soaring to #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown. Music Video produced by Shane Powless Reddoor. Lacey has been selected for 2025 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator in Calgarys’ National Music Centre and Indigenous Music Office Leadership Program. 2026 Lacey and Silverheels Records produced Manitou Mkwa Singer, who was 2026 Juno Nominated in the Indigenous Traditional Category. To keep up, check her out on Social media or her website laceyhillmusic.com
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Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride Festival 2026.
2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual art by: Kikki Guerard

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: Rosary SpenceRosary Spence, Piisimonapii Iskwew, is Mushkego Cree,...
06/12/2026

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: Rosary Spence

Rosary Spence, Piisimonapii Iskwew, is Mushkego Cree, Bear Clan, from Fort Albany First Nation a remote community on the western shores of James Bay in northern Ontario. Rosary strongly believes in the ability to heal our communities through land-based traditional practices, Indigenous languages, ceremony, and traditional plant medicines. Singing has been a lifetime journey for Rosary as she finds healing through sharing her story in performance. Rosary also possesses an extensive background as a designer, arts collaborator, performing artist, and an arts facilitator.

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Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride Festival 2026.
2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual art by: Kikki Guerard

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: Bri Olson PitawanakwatBri Olson Pitawanakwat is an Indigiq***r bir...
06/11/2026

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: Bri Olson Pitawanakwat

Bri Olson Pitawanakwat is an Indigiq***r birthworker, harm reductionist, artisan, jingle dress dancer and member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded First Nation. She is a longstanding performer and educator and is honoured to share the ways in which q***rness is an integral part of her Anishinaabe way of being in this world.

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Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride Festival 2026.
2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual art by: Kikki Guerard

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: Madame Ode’miin Surprise 🌈Madame Ode’Miin Surprise is an Urban Ind...
06/10/2026

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: Madame Ode’miin Surprise
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Madame Ode’Miin Surprise is an Urban IndigiQ***r Anishinaabe burlesque performer, creator, and Mother of IndigiBabes Burlesque. Madame Ode’Miin uses burlesque as a form of reclamation, celebrating Indigenous bodies, sexuality, joy, and resilience. Her performances blend humour, sensuality, and Indigenous storytelling, challenging stereotypes while creating space for empowerment and representation.

Madame Ode’Miin Surprise has captivated audiences at the Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival, Toronto Indigenous Arts Festival, Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival, 2-Spirit Cabaret, Pride Toronto, and Weesageechak Begins to Dance. Through every performance, she reminds audiences that Indigenous bodies are sacred, sexy, and worthy of celebration.

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Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride Festival 2026.
2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual art by: Kikki Guerard

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: JAY NORTHCOTT🌈Jay Northcott (They/Them) is a multidisciplinary Cre...
06/09/2026

Come to the 2-Spirit Cabaret to see a performance by: JAY NORTHCOTT
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Jay Northcott (They/Them) is a multidisciplinary Creator, Director, Producer, and former Big Brother Canada contestant.

Central to Jay’s creative and artistic practice is their advocacy for marginalized communities including Palestinians, Indigenous, Black, Racialized, Q***r, Trans folks and beyond.

The art they create is a window into their world, soul, values, and imagination.

Art is freedom and freedom breathes life.
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Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride Festival 2026.
2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual art by: Kikki Guerard

Celebrating Pride Month and Indigenous History Month by announcing the 10th edition of our 2-Spirit Cabaret🌈Presented in...
06/06/2026

Celebrating Pride Month and Indigenous History Month by announcing the 10th edition of our 2-Spirit Cabaret
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Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Q***r Pride 2026
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Join Native Earth Performing Arts and Buddies to celebrate the strength, beauty, and talent of q***r and 2-Spirit Indigenous people.

Hosted by: Hayley Robinson
and featuring performances by:
Jay Northcott
Madame Ode’miin Surprise
Brianna Olson-Pitawanakwat
Rosary Spence
Annika Tupper
Lacey Hill

Join us in the cabaret space for community celebration before the show, with catering from Powwow Cafe, and artwork and merch available form Native Earth and Native Arts Society.
2-Spirit Cabaret
Presented by and Native Earth
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Doors Open 7:30PM
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre | 12 Alexander St
🎟️ in bio!

Visual Art: Kikki Guerard

CASTING CALLUpcoming TBA ProductionDirected by Tara BeaganSubmissions due: Monday, June 15, 2026All performers cast in t...
06/05/2026

CASTING CALL
Upcoming TBA Production
Directed by Tara Beagan

Submissions due: Monday, June 15, 2026
All performers cast in this production must be Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis).

Audition Dates: June 18 and 19, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: February 8 – March 7, 2027
Production Run: March 9 – 28, 2027

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
* Selected artists will be provided with sides in advance of the audition. It will not be necessary to be off book.
* PLEASE SUBMIT:As a single PDF document, a Headshot, Resume and Indigenous affiliation/community connection
* Please submit materials to [email protected] by Monday, June 15, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an audition will be contacted.

To learn more, head over to: https://nativeearth.ca/news/casting-call-upcomingtba

Thank you so much for attending ‘Doors Open’ last Sunday and learning more about our new ‘Minogitoon Workspace’.💛Missed ...
06/01/2026

Thank you so much for attending ‘Doors Open’ last Sunday and learning more about our new ‘Minogitoon Workspace’.
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Missed ‘Doors Open’ but want to learn more about these 3 rehearsal spaces? Head over to nativeearth.ca!

Congratulations to ANDY MORO for his Dora Award Nominations for ‘Outstanding Scenic & Projection Design’ for Mischief⭐️C...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to ANDY MORO for his Dora Award Nominations for ‘Outstanding Scenic & Projection Design’ for Mischief
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Co-Produced by Native Earth Performing Arts, Tarragon Theatre, and Neptune Theatre

Photo by: Jae Yang 
Scenic & Projection Design by: Andy Moro
Lighting Design by: Leigh Ann Vardy

Address

585 Dundas Street East, Suite 250
Toronto, ON
M5A2B7

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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+14165311402

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