Red Sky Performance

Red Sky Performance is a leading company of contemporary Indigenous performance in Canada and worldwide. This multi-award winning company was founded in 2000 by  Artistic Director Sandra Laronde  of the Teme-Augama-Anishinaabe (People of the Deep Water).  Their mandate is to create inspiring experiences of contemporary Indigenous arts and culture. Red Sky creates, produces and disseminates new creations that illuminate themes, aesthetics and values of importance to Indigenous peoples.  Red Sky Performance has garnered an international reputation for collaborating on landmark projects with some of the most prestigious artists and companies from around the globe. Touring since 2003, Red Sky Performance has delivered over 2,253 performances across Canada and international performances in 12 countries on four continents, including two Cultural Olympiads (Beijing and Vancouver), and opened for Canada at World Expo in Shanghai. They are the recipient of five  Dora Mavor Moore awards and nominations, two  Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, the  Smithsonian Expressive Award, among other recognitions.