Weesageechak Begins to Dance 39

Weesageechak Begins to Dance is Native Earth Performing Arts’ annual performing arts festival showcasing new works and works-in-development by Indigenous artists across Turtle Island and beyond. Now, in its 39th edition, eight Creators have been invited to develop and showcase new works that put Indigenous artists and their creative impulses at the forefront, shifting the expectations of Indigenous stories in the performing arts landscape.

Booking a ticket to any given date of the festival gives you access to all presentations on that date!

Guided by this year’s festival theme of RESURGENCE, Weesageechak Begins to Dance 39 will run from November 20-29, 2026, celebrating the ever-urgent necessity for Indigenous storytelling in an inspirational and revitalizing gathering of stories, performances, conversations, and workshops.

This year’s artists include:
Dillan Meighan Chiblow
Waverley Stanley Jr
Shawn Cuthand
Joseph B'atz' Recinos