Greetings, IPAA members and subscribers!

There are some exciting events nearly upon us that we would like to share with you.

This Friday: Indigenous discussion at the University of Toronto
IPAA is hiring! Job description for the new Administration position
Survey for IPAA's partnership with the NAC at The Summit in Banff
Welcome new members! William Merasty & Candy Palmater

THIS FRIDAY @ 1PM

IPAA is partnering with the Centre for Aboriginal Initiatives to host a discussion with our newest international member Dione Joseph on Indigenous Theatre in Australia (Toronto).

IPAA is hiring!

Please click here for the job description for IPAA's part-time Administration position in our Toronto office.

We are looking for exciting candidates who are knowledgeable about the Indigenous performing arts.

The Summit survey

IPAA is partnering with the Canada Council to bring ten Indigenous artists to the Banff Centre during the National Arts Centre's event called THE SUMMIT.

This focus group is the beginning of the work the NAC will be embarking on next year under the title THE STUDY.

IPAA is proud to represent our artists at this think tank by facilitating a session on the history of contemporary Indigenous performance in Canada.

If you would like to share an experience about how Indigenous performance transformed you or provide a list of productions that have inspired you please take this 3 QUESTION SURVEY.

We look forward to sharing your thoughts at The Summit and reporting back to you after the event.

Welcome IPAA's newest members

William Merasty
Actor & Playwright based in Toronto, ON

Billy, a self-identifying Cree from Brochet, Manitoba, is now in his 30th year in the Performing Arts.

His recent gig, produced by Urban Ink/Black Theatre Workshop: Sal Capone, a Lamentable Tragedy of was received with extraordinary acclaim in Montreal.

Candy Palmater
Comedian, Host & Speaker based in Halifax, NS

Candy is the creator and star of the national, variety TV series featuring/ promoting East Coast Music, Canadian Music and Candy’s comedy. The Candy Show airs every Wednesday night on APTN and APTN HD Channels.

Please donate

IPAA membership is free. We work hard to represent you and the interests of the Indigenous performing arts and are grateful to the Canada Council for their support.

Now we're reaching out to you.

In lieu of membership fees, please consider making a donation to IPAA by mailing a cheque to:

Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance
PO Box 97023 Roncesvalles Avenue Toronto, ON M6R 3B3

GITCHI MEEGWETCH to these fine members for their donations:

Alberta Aboriginal Arts

Full Circle: First Nations Performance

Jill Carter

Native Earth Performing Arts

Saskatchewan Native Theatre Centre

Spiderbones Performing Arts