Nimihitowin!

Ages: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
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An Indigenous female dancer in traditional regalia crouching on stage with glowing hoops placed in front of her.
Photos by Chris Randle

Intricate footwork, beautiful regalia and the soft sounds of the Flute.

Powwow and hoop dance are beautiful expressions of Indigenous Peoples’ rich history and culture. Translated from Cree to mean “to dance” and “to be in movement”, Nimihitowin! (Knee-me-toe-win) will mesmerize audiences with dramatic dancing, spectacular regalia and the subtle beauty of Cree-composed flute songs. Insightful commentary about each dance will also enhance the performance as kids get the chance to celebrate this rich, cultural treasure with the Cree, Blackfoot, Stoney Nakoda, Tahltan/Kaska and Dene dancers of Nimihitowin! Created exclusively for young audiences by acclaimed Calgary-based Cree musician, contemporary dancer and choreographer Virginia Sparvier-Wells, this energetic performance offers an opportunity to experience the stunning vibrancy of Indigenous culture through dance. Watch the video below.

Producing Company: Wild Mint Arts

Cultural acknowledgments:

The dancers in Wild Mint Arts are Cree, Stoney Nakoda, Blackfoot, Tahltan/Kaska, and Dene. The all-Indigenous crew works closely with elders from Stoney and Blackfoot first nations.

Country: AB, Canada

Genre: Dance / Music

Show length: 45 minutes

Ages: All Ages (Grades K‑12)
(Babes in arms welcome)

Curriculum Connections:

Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 | Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 

Venue: Revue Stage
1601 Johnston St.
Vancouver, BC

Ticket Information

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • $13+GST /ticket for one show
  • $12+GST/ticket for two shows

FOR THE PUBLIC:

  • Tickets: $15.00 per child/senior; $26.00 per adult +S/C and GST
  • Festival 4‑Pack: (4 tickets to 1 show) $66.00 +S/C and GST

Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

We are currently gathering all the information about this show.
Please check back soon for more info or email us.

This show will have Sign language integrated (both Plains Indigenous Sign Language and ASL) on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30pm.

Below is the information we can confirm at this time

Lights
One part will be very dark
Big changes from light to dark (not sudden)

Sound
A lot of loud and repetitive music like powwow and techno music
Sudden sounds
A voice talking that you can’t see

Languages
English and some words in Blackfoot and Cree

Show times & Tickets

In person

Tuesday, May 26  Additional show info Tickets 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Q&A Get Tickets
12:30 – 1:15 PM  Get Tickets
Wednesday, May 27  Additional show info Tickets 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Q&A Get Tickets
12:30 – 1:15 PM  Get Tickets
Friday, May 29  Additional show info Tickets 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Q&A Get Tickets
12:30 – 1:15 PM  Get Tickets
Saturday, May 30  Additional show info Tickets 
1:30 – 2:15 PM  ASL Integrated  Get Tickets

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