Pulse

Meet Keenan Komaksiutiksak, an internationally renowned Two-Spirit Inuk performer who teaches dance and contortion lessons at their local studio. Their dream is to share their passion and unique style with remote communities in the North.

Meet Lauren Jiles, a renowned burlesque performer better known as Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière. Hailing from Kahnawà:ke, Lou Lou celebrates and reclaims Indigenous sexuality through this empowering style of dance.

This episode showcases Shady Hafez, a traditional pow wow dancer of mixed Algonquin and Syrian descent who embraces both of his cultures simultaneously. Through dance, Shady stays grounded and maintains strong ties to his community.

Meet Josée Bourgeois, a dancer from Pikwakanagan who combines traditional and contemporary styles to stay connected to her roots and explore her emotions. Her recent piece, “The Sickness” denounces the grave injustices faced by Indigenous women.

Andy Everson and Erin Brillon, visual artists and dancers from Comox, worked together to open a production studio called Kwigwatsi Studio. Partners in art and in life, they offer viewers an outstanding performance at the Canadian Museum of History.

This episode follows Theland Kicknosway, a young Potawatomi and Cree dancer, as he performs traditional grass and hoop dances. He expresses Indigenous teachings through song and dance, which led to the creation of his signature LED hoop dance piece!