Continuance
Immersive Commemoration
In partnership with the Woodland Cultural Centre we are co-presenting a powerful commemorative event, Continuance – Immersive Commemoration, in acknowledgement of the reopening of the Mohawk Institute, Canada’s first Indian Residential School, a site of deep cultural and historical significance.
An immersive multimedia performance experience, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre with Santee Smith’s concept and direction weaves ancestral knowledge, bold new media, and powerful storytelling through music, song, dance and stunning 3D projection mapping.
This commemoration honours the legacy and voices of Survivors, recognizes the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, marks Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s 20th anniversary, two decades of sharing Indigenous story, culture, and creative resilience and 50 years of cultural resurgence at the Woodland Cultural Centre.
Featuring: KDT dancers, Semiah and the Band, Derek Miller, Lacey Hill and special performers Jeremy Dutcher (May 29th), Aysanabee (May 30)
Join one of the most significant Indigenous-led performances of our time!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
20th Anniversary Open Studio, Talking Earth, Six Nations, ON
Taking place on Saturday June 27, 2026 from 4pm-6pm
Join us in celebrating our Anniversary at the Kaha:wi Family and community Opening Studio, Gardens and Potluck!
More details to follow.
TALKS & CLASSES
The Mush Hole - Truth Embodied / Talk
Santee Smith presents a personal talk and excerpt performances, sharing her family’s connection to The Mohawk Institute Residential School experience. She delves into the lasting impacts, and how creative expression is one path towards revealing silenced truths and moving towards understanding and peace.
Contact us for bookings.
INVITING THE LAND TO SHAPE US - SERIES 2026
Talking Earth Studio & Gardens, Six Nations
Creation Lab:
featuring land-based and Indigenous creative process
multidisciplinary with a focus on embodied work, pottery and public performance offering