CanDance Presenter Delegation at
Mòshkamo
Indigenous Arts Rising
National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre Department

September 11-29, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario

The CanDance Network is pleased to support the inter-city travel costs for a delegation of member presenters to attend Mòshkamo, the launch of the National Arts Centre's Indigenous Theatre Department's first season. Mòshkamo is an all-Indigenous takeover of the National Arts Centre’s performance and public spaces on unceded Algonquin Anishinaabeg territory. In addition to the festival performances, there are several other activities to engage with, including:
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• The NAC Indigenous Theatre Department’s Industry Series with panel discussions, meals and pre-show talks (Sept 12-17); 
• The Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance is hosting conversations on best practices for cross-cultural collaborations between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous artists and organizations, as it relates to a research study they are conducting, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. (Sept 18-21);
• The Prismatic Festival is coming to Ottawa and will host industry pitch sessions and conversations, alongside dance performances from Esie Mensah ( Zayo), Danse Nyata Nyata (Mazongi), and Kaha:wi Dance Theatre (Blood Water Earth) (Sept 16-20).

Below is a Schedule-at-a-glance of activities relevant to our group of dance presenters (this is not the complete schedule of performances/events). Please visit the Mòshkamo festival and Prismatic festival websites for complete information. We will continually update this schedule as new information becomes available.
 
If you would like to be considered for travel support from The CanDance Network, please complete the request from below before July 19th, 2019. Funds are limited, and will cover economy fares for inter-city travel only. You are responsible for costs related to accommodation, meals, tickets, local travel, etc. While it is our goal to support approximately 10-15 presenters, if the program is heavily subscribed, we may only be able to support a percentage of your expense. We will confirm with each applicant by the end of July, 2019.

You can choose the dates you wish to attend. CanDance staff will keep track of our delegates travel dates, as well as our colleagues in the Alliance of Canadian Dance Networks, and plan shared meals and meet up opportunities at the most opportune times.

Contact Ann-Marie ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

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​Friday, September 13th

• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: NAC Indigenous Theatre Industry Roundtable: "Arts vivants autochtones : langues, territoires et politique" (French only)
• Afternoon & Evening: NAC Indigenous Theatre Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)
• 10:00 PM: Mòshkamo Opening Night Reception

Saturday, September 14th

• 11:00 AM: Grand Entry and Welcome Ceremony
• 12:00 PM - 1:30PM: Welcome Feast
• Afternoon/Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)
• 5:00 PM CanDance Delegation Dinner Together (Bier Markt - 156 Sparks St., Ottawa, ON K1P 5C1)
  

Sunday, September 15th

• 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Mòshkamo Roundtable discussing Indigenous Women and Theatre, moderated by Lori Marchand (speakers to be announced)
• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: International Indigenous Touring Network Meeting
• 5:30 PM: ACDN/CanDance Delegation dinner together (Bar Lupulus - 1242 Wellington St W, Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A)
  
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival presents Danse Nyata Nyata - Mozongi with artist talk  (at Gladstone Theatre)
• 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival presents Kahawi Dance Theatre - Blood, Water, Earth with artist talk (at GCTC Mainstage)
• Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)

Monday, September 16th

• 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival's The TALK, Industry discussions and events, to be announced. (Arts Court Studio)
• 10:00 AM -12:00 PM: Mòshkamo Industry Roundtable discussing Artistic Practice and Creative Processes, moderated by Lindsay Lachance
• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: International Indigenous Touring Network Meeting
• 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Prismatic Arts Festival Dance and Theatre Showcase including Michelle Thrush, Inner Elder, Alvin Tolentino, Passages and others TBD. (at Arts Court Theatre)
• 6:00 PM: Mòshkamo Pre Show Discussion before Where the Blood Mixes
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival presents Kahawi Dance Theatre's Blood, Water, Earth (at GCTC Mainstage) 
• 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival presents Danse Nyata Nyata's Mozongi (at Gladstone Theatre)
• Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)

Tuesday, September 17th

• 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival's The TALK, Industry discussions and events, to be announced. (Arts Court Studio)
• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: International Indigenous Touring Network Meeting
• 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival Dance and Theatre Pitch Session including Electric Company, Barbra Diabo and Aluna Theatre (at Arts Court Theatre)
• 6:00 PM: Mòshkamo Pre Show Discussion before The Unnatural and Accidental Women
• Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)
• 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival presents Esie Mensah's Zayo (at Nouvelle Scene Gilles Desjardins)

Wednesday, September 18th

• 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival's The TALK, Industry discussions and events to be announced (at Arts Court Studio)
• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: IPAA/SHHRC Research Project: Decolonization Within the Performing Arts: Mobilizing Knowledge of Indigenous Practices in Creation and Performance and Equitable Collaborations between Indigenous and Settler-led Organizations and Artists. Large Group Discussion Sessions. 
• 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival Showcase (Music, Theatre, Dance, companies TBD) (at Arts Court Theatre)
• 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival presents Esie Mensah's Zayo, with artist talk (at Nouvelle Scene Gilles Desjardins)
• Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)

Thursday, September 19th

• 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM: Prismatic Arts Festival's The TALK, Industry discussions and events to be announced (at Arts Court Studio)
• 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: IPAA/SHHRC Research Project: Decolonization Within the Performing Arts: Mobilizing Knowledge of Indigenous Practices in Creation and Performance and Equitable Collaborations between Indigenous and Settler-led Organizations and Artists. Smaller group, follow up sessions. 
• Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)

Friday, September 20th

• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Reception, IPAA Presentation of Paper: Decolonization Within the Performing Arts: Mobilizing Knowledge of Indigenous Practices in Creation and Performance and Equitable Collaborations between Indigenous and Settler-led Organizations and Artists
• Evening: Mòshkamo Performances (visit their website for full performance listings)

September 21-23rd

• 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance discussion sessions on best practices for cross cultural collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations. (Sept 21 only)
• Mòshkamo presents Aria Evans in Finding Wolastoq Voice 

September 25-27th

• Mòshkamo presents Mura Buai (details coming soon)

September 26-28th

• National Arts Centre Dance presents the Dancers of Damelahamid's, Minowin 

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Thank you! Once you submit the form, a message of receipt will appear, directly above. Our deadline to submit is July 19th. We will confirm your travel support shortly after this date. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]