Red Sky Performance

At the forefront of contemporary Indigenous performance in Canada and worldwide, Red Sky Performance is led by founder & artistic director Sandra Laronde.

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Sandra Laronde is a recipient of the @GGCanada Performing Arts Award. Sandra’s visionary leadership and artistry as our founder and artistic director has reshaped Canada’s cultural landscape - bringing Indigenous arts to the world stages with power, beauty, and ingenuity.

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Don’t miss Adizokan — a powerful, genre-defying, multi-sensory performance.

🎭 Conceived and Directed by Sandra Laronde
🎶 Music by Eliot Britton, feat. Nelson Tagoona
📍 Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto
🗓️ May 4 – 1:30 & 4 PM
🎟️ https://t.co/jRF16TElcN

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@_ONWA_ We thank you for highlighting Sandra Laronde and what we do at Red Sky Performance! Chi miigwetch!

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“I wanted people to experience Indigenous stories that gave them vitality, hope, inspiration and energy.” – Sandra Laronde, Red Sky Performance

📖 Page 14-16 of She Is Wise Magazine Fall/Winter 2023 at: https://t.co/CLkS5avR9k

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We are proud to introduce Kehew and Kirby Buffalo! Watch the twins speak about the culture behind their style of dance, and the meaning behind their movement. Watch the full Red Talk on the Aki Creators platform.

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Together with the TSO, Red Sky Performance presents ADIZOKAN, expanding Canada's orchestral tradition with Indigenous music, vocals, dance, and film. Returning to Roy Thomson Hall on May 4th - get your tickets now: https://t.co/WIFdHGp8co

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Join us for the @ONCultureDays on Sept 28! Kehew & Kirby Buffalo will lead interactive workshops exploring storytelling through culture + movement. Workshops will take place at 1-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm at 401 Richmond St W 📍. Learn more: https://t.co/3SGzIRTi85

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Join us on Sept 19 in London, ON for a lecture by Sandra Laronde and performance by Red Sky, highlighting her dedication to the Indigenous Arts and her role as a leading voice in cultural resurgence.

For further information, please visit https://t.co/3kReUdPCWL. See you there!

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We are thrilled to announce that ADIZOKAN is returning to the Roy Thomson Hall - a performance which The Free Press (@TheFP) has said “pack[s] an emotional wallop able to carry us well into the future.”

Join us on May 4th - tickets are available at https://t.co/PtdAL42011

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Red Sky's MIIGIS is centred around "the power of origin and prophecy, the upheaval of migration, the expanse of history and future," (@theDanceCurrent); but most importantly, it is - as director Sandra Laronde says -  a "journey of hope." See it now on Aki Creators.

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Experience MIIGIS, a landmark Red Sky production that elegantly weaves together prophecy, legend, and truth in a powerful narrative that will captivate you. Now available for streaming on the Aki Creators platform - subscribe today and immerse yourself in this incredible journey.

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At the Team Canada FanFest this year, the Red Sky performers sported the Red Sky x Lesley Hampton athletic wear. The clothing was designed with Anishinaabe artist Lesley Hampton, who is dedicated to honouring Indigenous culture from the Red Sky stage to global fashion events.

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With the Team Canada spirit still in the air from the #ParisOlympics2024, we cannot forget Red Sky's performance at the 2008 Beijing Cultural Olympiad. Bringing Indigenous storytelling to the global stage, we showcased our award-winning Tono. An unforgettable experience for all!

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With the 2024 Olympics coming to a close, we look back to Red Sky’s 2010 performance at the Vancouver Cultural Olympiad. Director Sandra Lalonde said, “It’s great to see Canada… honour the talent of the people who have made a contribution to this land for thousands of years.”

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MIIGIS shines a light on the power of nature and brings a significant Anishinaabe story to the surface while opening the imaginations of the audience. Dive into Sandra Laronde’s direction and choreography with the performers, and watch this performance now on Aki Creators.

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Inspired by the Anishinaabe’s epic odyssey, embark on a powerful journey with us. Along the way, we were met with devastating forces that we continue to resist to this very day. Join us in this transformative experience by subscribing to Aki Creators today and watch Miigis!

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MIIGIS; revealing the power of nature one dance at a time.

Bringing a significant cultural story to the surface through mesmerizing choreography, theatrical innovation, and music, Miigis is a landmark Red Sky Performance production is a must-see. Watch now on Aki Creators.

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From the Samson Cree Nation in Alberta, this Red Talk spotlights twin brothers Kirby and Kehew Buffalo who have danced since they could walk. Their prairie dance style is a benchmark in shaping their identities as Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) men who take great pride in their culture.

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The newest Red Talk with Taiaiake Alfred, a Kahnawà:ke Mohawk scholar, author, and political strategist is now available on Aki Creators. He exposes how racism underpins and shapes Indigenous-settler relationships and the current notion of reconciliation.

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Are you an Indigenous artist or storyteller? We encourage and invite you to share your unique perspectives, stories, and art with the world. Shape the Indigenous narrative as an Aki creator and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to cultural resurgence & creative expression.