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“What is a new model for governance for artists and arts orgs that serves art better AND provides accountability to the public?” Join our distinguished panel this Wednesday to learn and discuss with Olivia Seward, @owaislightwala & @SanteeSmith. ow.ly/M1ra50MEvqt

Students in the HWDSB Programs of the Arts at Glendale had the privilege of experiencing the powerful multidisciplinary performance of The Mush Hole, by @KahawiDance @SanteeSmith They left feeling impacted and inspired to do better. @Glendale_HWDSB @GPAandSHSM @hwdsb

The Mush Hole, which tells the story of Canada’s first residential school, gave two performances at the Capitol today. The title is the nickname for the Mohawk Institute Residential School that operated in Brantford from 1831 to 1970. Kaha:wi Dance Theatre performed the piece.

Save the Date for the Mush Hole! - Indigenous Toronto-based dance group Kaha:wi Dance Theatre to perform at the Schwartz Center on 10/28 at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to pma.cornell.edu/news/award-win…

@KahawiDance carves space for Indigenous audiences to witness themselves & offers non-Indigenous audiences insight into culture not represented in the mainstream narratives. 🔶 Nov. 2 at 12:30 p.m. 🔶 Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m. Register your class here: ow.ly/x68y50K6pzK

We had such a blast at #nbTO2022! Here's a recap of the amazing art and activities that happened at Meridian Arts Centre. We can't wait to see you next year! @nuitblancheTO

Dr. Savage Bear, Assistant Professor in Indigenous Studies, @McMasterSocSci, and Director of @MIRIMcMaster is featured in the new @HamCityMagazine alongside @JaimieLickers and @SanteeSmith as strong Indigenous female leaders in our community. hamiltoncitymagazine.ca/new-faces-of-l…

10 pieces of art to help you engage with truth and reconciliation, recommended by Indigenous artists and curators: cbc.ca/1.6191308

@SanteeSmith’s film Kakwitè:ne nikahá:wi—A Call and Response to Spring is also at @nuitblancheTO North York. She's an award-winning artist from the Kahnyen’kehàka Nation, Turtle Clan, Six Nations of the Grand River and is the founder of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre. Check it out!

ID: A text graphic in black, white, orange, and red that says "7 Indigenous artists in Toronto to follow." @SanteeSmith @tylerjsloane @QRockRTR @LesleyHampton

.@DanceCollection Honoured to be hosting The 2022 Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame joined by presenter powerhouse choreographer and dancer @SanteeSmith this Sunday October 2, 2022 at The @PalaisRoyaleTO !

Join us for the 2022 Carl Moore Lecture on Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. at DBHSC. This year features Santee Smith, McMaster's Chancellor! Her multimedia presentation is an invitation to explore and learn from Indigenous Ancestral traditions. Register for free: eventbrite.ca/e/2022-carl-mo…

Throwback to @SanteeSmith's performance of "Talking Earth, part of #ArtworxTO. Check out her permanent artwork on our plaza—an etched #ceramicsculpture inspired by a Rotinohnsyonni #pottery vessel. 📸: Photographer: Vladimir Kanic, Artist: Santee Smith / Kaha:wi Dance Theatre

Join @IHLL_McMaster at LR Wilson September 23 at 6:00 PM for the #IHLL #WelcomeGathering Attendees include Chancellor @SanteeSmith & performance by Circadia Indigena @CircadiaIndigen Registration Required: eventbrite.com/e/welcome-gath… @BernsDowney @machealthsci @MacDeptMed

The amazing art piece in the prior post is now a permanent installation just outside @gardinermuseum, it's called Talking Earth by Tekaronhiahkhwa / @SanteeSmith for more info see: icaf2022.squarespace.com/talking-earth #ArtworxTO #fractured #reconstructed #reassemblingculture @TorontoArts

We are happy to be supporting this @kahawidance initiative! "Inviting The Land to Shape Us" #creationlab for interdisciplinary #artists Aug. 1-7 at Six Nations of the Grand River hosted by @KahawiDance curated and facilitated by #director @SanteeSmith

Our COMMONTALK discourse event is well underway @dancexchange. Don’t worry if you missed it, you can watch via our website after the event! Panel includes: Wanjiku Nyachae, @shaneshambhu @SanteeSmith & @niikwarteyowoo

BLOOD, WATER, EARTH / @KahawiDance Tues 28 & Wed 29 Jun (under 25's £5) Weaving performance, video and music, Blood, Water, Earth channels the ancestral, elemental and dream world. ALSO SEE Artistic Director @SanteeSmith at CommonTalk Live on Wed 29 Jun bit.ly/3Nrs2A8

COMMONTALK LIVE🎤 Wed 29 / 2pm / Free Join Wanjiku Nyachae, @SanteeSmith, @shaneshambhu & @Niithefuture for an open and honest panel discussion around the influence UK’s colonialist history has had on their identity, practice, and artistry. BOOK NOW: bit.ly/CommonTalkLive