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Led by Sandra Laronde, Red Sky Performance is a leading company of contemporary Indigenous performance in Canada and worldwide.

Red Sky Performance is a leading company of contemporary Indigenous performing arts and culture in Canada and worldwide. Founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Sandra Laronde.

10/01/2026

Sharing a few photos from Truth and Reconciliation events in and around Orange Shirt Day. 🧡 Miigwetch to everyone who joined us!

09/30/2026

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day carries great significance to Red Sky Performance as we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the generations who continue to live with their impacts.

Truth must come before reconciliation.

Reconciliation is not a single day, a statement, or a symbolic gesture. It is an ongoing responsibility — to listen, to learn, to confront the truths of our shared history, and to take meaningful action toward a different future.

09/29/2026

🌊 MIIGIS — 2026 TOUR

This fall, Red Sky Performance takes MIIGIS on the road!

From October 23 to November 27, 2026, our acclaimed dance production travels across British Columbia and Ontario, with performances in Revelstoke, Cranbrook, Nelson, Trail, Vernon, Oliver, Oakville, Kingston, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, and Owen Sound.

Miigis is a powerful contemporary Indigenous dance work inspired by the epic Anishinaabe journey along ancient water routes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.

Through movement, music, and striking visual design, Miigis brings to life a story of origin and memory, spirit beings, and the Seven Fire Prophecies — tracing a journey carried across generations and into the present.

We’re looking forward to sharing Miigis with communities across the country this fall.

Tour itinerary + tickets:
https://www.redskyperformance.com/whats-on?modal-feature=261d6334f535

Our 2026 Miigis tour is made possible by Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada and the Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario.

09/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Toronto Public Library’s North York Central Branch for a wonderful evening exploring the creative journey behind She Holds Up the Stars — from novel to its transformation into a large-scale theatrical production with Sandra Laronde.

A special thank you to CBC's Aparita Bhandari for hosting our conversation with such thoughtfulness. It was a pleasure to share some of the creative process, puppetry, imagery and ideas behind the production, and to reflect on its journey from the page to its world premiere at Roy Thomson Hall.

Animoosh, the puppy, made a cameo appearance with puppeteer Jainee Fernandez.

Miigwetch to Ontario Culture Days and Toronto Public Library for bringing us all together — and to everyone who joined us for your warmth, curiosity and generous response.

Pictured here is Sandra with her Grade 9 music teacher, Mr. Van Dine, who made a surprise visit! ❤️

08/20/2026

THE MAKING OF SHE HOLDS UP THE STARS with Sandra Laronde

🗓️ Tue, Sep 22, 6:00–8:00pm
📍 Toronto Public Library, North York Central Branch — 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Join award-winning artist Sandra Laronde for an evening exploring the creative journey behind She Holds Up the Stars — her acclaimed novel, now reimagined as a large-scale theatrical production.

Laronde will share insights into the making of this multidisciplinary production, presented by Red Sky Performance. In 2026, she made her playwriting debut with the show's world premiere at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall, receiving two Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Direction. The production received eight Dora nominations in total — the most of any Toronto production this season.

At its heart is a young Indigenous girl searching for the truth about her mother's disappearance. Her journey brings her into an unexpected bond with a spirited horse — and into a world shaped by beauty and cruelty, courage and resilience, and the deep pull of land and family.

Hosted by CBC's Aparita Bhandari, the conversation offers a rare look inside Laronde's creative process and artistic vision, enhanced by imagery and puppets from the production.

https://culturedays.ca/en/events/407ade5c-9bf5-40e2-a812-8904c3843340

Free registration is required via Eventbrite.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Tickets guaranteed until 6:50pm, or until capacity is reached, after which rush line admission begins. Seating is first come, first served.

This program is produced by Ontario Culture Days in collaboration with Red Sky Performance and Toronto Public Library

08/19/2026

Join our Red Talks for powerful conversations with Indigenous artists, storytellers, knowledge keepers, and changemakers.

Meet the Voices:

🔥 William Prince — Home, love & song

🔥 Aysanabee — Music, family & identity

🔥 Elisapie — Music, language & belonging

🔥 David A. Robertson — Storytelling & reconciliation

🔥 Autumn Peltier — Water, leadership & advocacy

🔥 Taiaiake Alfred — Land, governance & resurgence

🔥 Michelle Good — Truth, justice & healing

🔥 Logan Staats — Music, identity & resilience

🔥 James Vukelich — Anishinaabemowin & teachings

🔥 Nelson Tagoona — Inuit throat boxing

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Edited

07/17/2026

Associate Artist Albert Plant served as the Head Dancer at the Temagami Powwow.

Al is the real deal—a remarkable artist, cultural leader, and exceptional Fancy Dancer who brings passion, generosity, and authenticity to everything he does.

We're incredibly proud to have him as part of the Red Sky family. Congratulations, Al, and hope you had a wonderful powwow weekend! We especially like that communities see the leadership in you as well as your amazing dance moves.

06/30/2026

A historic win for Red Sky!

She Holds Up the Stars received three Dora Mavor Moore Awards:

✨ Outstanding New Play – Sandra Laronde
✨ Outstanding Direction – Sandra Laronde
✨ Outstanding Achievement in Design – Nick Barnes

We are honoured to celebrate the extraordinary success of "She Holds Up the Stars", which received three Dora Mavor Moore Awards and eight Dora Award nominations --- more nominations than any other production in Toronto this year ---and the most for a single production in Red Sky Performance's history.

Thank you to our remarkable artists, creative team, crew, partners, funders, and audiences. We share this honour with all of you.

Thank you TAPA Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts and the Dora Awards.

Miigwetch.

06/25/2026

We're all so excited for the Dora Mavor Moore Awards on Monday night!

She Holds Up the Stars received eight Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations, and it has been such a joy to celebrate this extraordinary company of artists and everyone who helped bring this original new work to life.

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees. We look forward to celebrating with you!

06/03/2026

SHE HOLDS UP THE STARS SHINES BRIGHT WITH 8 DORA AWARD NOMINATIONS!

With 8 Dora Award nominations, we're over the moon to be this season's most nominated production in Toronto!

It's an honour to share this recognition with the extraordinary artists, creative team, and partners who brought this production to life.

Nominations include:
• Outstanding Production — She Holds Up the Stars

• Outstanding New Play — Sandra Laronde

• Outstanding Direction — Sandra Laronde

• Outstanding Performance by an Individual — Julia Davis, Marsha Knight, and Mike Shara.

• Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble — Dayna Tietzen, Troy Feldman, and Brad Cook.

• Outstanding Achievement in Design — Nick Barnes

We extend our gratitude to our commissioners and partners: the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, TO Live, National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts' National Creation Fund, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Thank you to the Toronto theatre community, the TAPA Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts and the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts Dora Awards jury for this acknowledgment.

We are all so thrilled and grateful!!!!

Address

401 Richmond Street West, Suite 420
Toronto, ON
M5V3A8

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 6:30pm
Thursday	10am - 6:30pm
Friday	10am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+14165859969

Website

http://www.redskyperformance.com/

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