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Nestuita'si means "I recollect" in Mi'kmaw, and is the root of shalan's performance arts and ecology company, which is based out of L's+tkuk, Mi'kma'ki (Bear River First Nation, NS)

Nestuita'si Storytelling's first short film

We are beyond thrilled that our short, welima'q, will have its world premiere at TIFF and then head to AIFF.

For more information on this short and the screenings, follow us on IG or check for updates on our page here.

Mawita'nej aqq Amalkaltinej

A new pilot project led by Sarah Prosper and shalan joudry

Supported by Mocean Dance

MAWITA’NEJ AQQ AMALKALTINEJ

(LET’S GATHER AND DANCE)

SUPPORTING AND CONNECTING INDIGENOUS MOVEMENT ARTISTS

This research project is about helping to figure out what kinds of supports and initiatives Indigenous dancers/movers need in Atlantic Canada.

From online sessions, in-person conversations and a survey: we are listening. A report will be made up and shared in various ways as we look to the future!

The project guides are:

Chris Sanipass, Possesom Paul and Meagan Musseau

For more information on the project, click here.

This project is made possible with funding from the Canada Council for the Arts SEED Funding and the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Heritage and Tourism. We are supported by community guides, with administrative support from Mocean Dance and Nestuita’si Storytelling.

Other partners include Raven Spirit Dance and Mawi’Art.

Are you a movement-based Indigenous artist based in the East Coast? We want to hear from you!

Upcoming online information session

(click on the date to register)

June 17: 7:00pm (ADT)

Or contact us to set up a conversation

Email: admin@nestuitasi.com

Phone: Mocean Dance (902)-425-4908

KOQM returns! August 13-17 at the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts

as part of Two Planks and a Passion's 33rd season (August 2024)

KOQM is a journey through time and land to experience the voices of 5 fictional L'nu (Mi'kmaw) women. Throughout the course of the play, we hear and meet the women who might have spoken and walked through one area of forest over centuries. Guided by the strength of an ancient tree ("koqm"), the women's voices share with us their personal stories of grief, humour and resiliency.

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Image by Kiwnik Joudry-Martel

The original production of KOQM was nominated for the Merritt Award for Outstanding Production in 2023 and shalan joudry won the award for Outstanding New Play.

* more dates and locations will be announced soon *

Documentary Series is now Available on CBC Gem!

Women of this Land (by director Stephanie Joline)

Women of This Land is a documentary series spotlighting the resilience and cultural richness of Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada as they share their stories of connection to land and heritage.

Produced by Peep Media and

Princess Space Monster Films

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Episode featuring shalan is found here!

CHŒUR(S)/CHORUS Multi-media installation

Opening reception, Aberdeen Cultural Centre March 19 6pm