Awaken Theatre Gathering

The second annual Awaken Theatre Gathering is an opportunity for both new and established theatre artists, educators, and more to connect with Indigenous creatives in both the Yukon and beyond. Featuring a Keynote Presentation by Michelle Olson, we look forward to welcoming you to this event!
Paid pre-registration is required to attend, with two registration options available.
$50.00 CAD - Awaken Gathering Registration
Includes registration for one person to the 2026 Awaken Theatre Gathering (plus lunch)!
$100.00 CAD - Awaken Festival (CINASO/PACTcon) Pass
Includes registration for one person to the 2026 Awaken Theatre Gathering (plus lunch) and one regular price admission ticket to each of the three national Performance Showcases, with a 50% discount towards the Awaken Theatre Gathering registration!
-who will save the night sky? x One Ticket
-Miss Carcass Caresse: Soft Waters x One Ticket
-Climate Play x One Ticket

To confirm which Performance Showcase you will be attending, please complete the form during checkout on Eventbrite when you purchase your 2026 Awaken Festival Pass.

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Weaving a Path Forward - Keynote Presentation by Michelle Olson
This keynote will address how engaging in traditional and contemporary practices is an act of resilience and how it is important to weave in the multiplicity of stories, perspectives and experiences to build a strong path forward.
Michelle Olson is a member of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and Co- Artistic Director of Raven Spirit Dance. She studied dance and performance at the University of New Mexico, the Banff Centre, with Full Circle and completed her MFA in Directing at UBC. Michelle works in areas of dance, theatre and opera as a choreographer, performer and movement coach and her work has been seen on national and international stages.
Promotional Image by Emily Solstice
Additional presenters, the Gathering agenda and more will be shared at: gwaandaktheatre.ca/awaken-festival-2026

We wish to extend a special thank you to Full Circle: First Nations Performance / Talking Stick Festival, Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance, and Pivot Theatre for their support and thank you to all of the speakers, panelists, and performers!
*All details are accurate at the time of posting and are subject to change.*

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