Nimihitowin!

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 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. Click here to watch the video.

Co-presented with Talking Stick Festival.

Producing Company: Wild Mint Arts

Cultural Acknowledgements: The dancers in Wild Mint Arts are Cree, Stoney Nakoda, Blackfoot, Anishinabe, 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: Grades K‑12 (All Ages) (Babes in arms welcome)

Venue: Revue Stage 1601 Johnston St. Vancouver, BC

Accessibility Information: click here for full details on the VICF website event page in the Accessibility Information section

Additional Info: there is a post show Q&A in English at the Tuesday May 26 1030am, Wednesday May 27 1030am and Friday May 29 1030am shows. Also the Saturday, May 30 130pm show will have Sign language integrated (both Plains Indigenous Sign Language and ASL).