Led by Curtis Peeteetuce, mahihkanak Dance Troupe is a celebration of youth and culture. Students from grades 6 to 9 showcase their cultural form of expression in various powwow dance categories: traditional, grass dance, fancy bustle, fancy shawl, jingle dress and chicken dance. Accompanying the performances are story and teachings of the various dance styles and personal stories of dance troupe members.
mahihkanak Dance Troupe makes various excursions and trips throughout the year including assemblies, special events, schools and organizations. Members of the troupe are students first who honour the Triple A member requirements: attendance, academics, attitude.
Curtis Peeteetuce is the Aboriginal Student Achievement Coordinator at St. Frances Cree Bilingual School. He is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist from the Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation. Since 2001, he has had the honour of working with many talented people in theatre, radio drama, music and film. He is a storyteller, actor, writer, director, dancer, musician and the playwright for the popular rez Christmas story series and his published plays include nicimos, kihew and Popcorn Elder. Curtis has also served as an MC, cultural arts consultant, and advocates for mental health and suicide awareness. He dedicates all his accomplishments to his son Mahihkan.
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