Danse Danse presents

Raven Mother

A vibrant tribute to Margaret Harris, an Indigenous elder who devoted her life to keeping her culture alive. A colourful multimedia narrative, a stream of images, dance, song, carved masks and sumptuous regalia.

A powerful upholder for Indigenous culture, Margaret Harris (1931–2020) was instrumental in revitalizing traditional singing, dancing, storytelling and regalia-making on British Columbia’s Northwest Coast. With her husband, Chief Kenneth Harris (1928–2010), she founded the Dancers of Damelahamid company in 1967, out of a sense of urgency to preserve these ancestral practices. Her daughter Margaret Grenier, supported by her daughters and granddaughters, has taken up the torch. Raven Mother — a reference to the raven, the clan’s crest—pays tribute to the unwavering determination and commitment of the matriarch and the vital role of mothers in passing on a precious legacy. Bridging Indigenous traditions and more contemporary forms, this is an immediate and essential immersion in a rich and remarkable culture.

Cinquième Salle
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00pm – Post-show talk with the artists
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8:00pm
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8:00pm – Post-show talk with the artists
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 8:00pm

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