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Waawaate Fobister is Omaagomaan — a spirit who carries us through a journey of dance, storytelling, spectacle, and surprise. Original direction by the late Troy Emery Twigg, a celebrated choreographer and writer whose vision shaped the heart of this piece, Omaagomaan stands as part of his enduring artistic legacy. Original composition and sound design by Marc Meriläinen create a vivid auditory landscape that deepens the emotional resonance of the performance.
With Indigenous costume design by Dené fashion visionary Sage Paul and stage management by André Blayne and Vern Gabriel, Omaagomaan is a multi-genre work that confronts the enduring impacts of mercury poisoning, clearcutting, and industrial devastation. This performance is an act of reclamation — a way to begin stitching a fractured landscape, and spirit, back together.
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Waawaate Fobister
Actor | Performer | Dancer | Playwright
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Winnipeg, MB
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✦ Waawaate Fobister
Creator & Performer
An Anishinaabe artist from Grassy Narrows First Nation, Waawaate is an award-winning actor, playwright, dancer, and storyteller. Omaagomaan is their boldest work to date — rooted in lived experience and spiritual resurgence.
✦ Troy Emery Twigg
Original Director
A celebrated Blackfoot choreographer and writer whose vision and direction shaped the early creation of Omaagomaan. His artistry continues to guide the spirit of the work.
(In loving memory)
✦ Marc Meriläinen
Sound Design & Original Composition
An award-winning composer known for his ability to blend ambient soundscapes with Indigenous rhythm and texture, grounding the performance in a resonant sonic world.
✦ Sage Paul
Original Costume Designer
A visionary Dené fashion artist and founder of Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto, whose design work in Omaagomaan bridges cultural narrative and contemporary form.
✦ André Blayne
Stage Management
André providex the structure and technical precision behind each live performance of Omaagomaan.
✦ Don Kavanaugh
Anishinaabe & Clown Consultant
A cultural advisor and performance coach supporting the integration of Anishinaabe worldview and physical theatre into the performance.
✦ Nova Courchene
Tour Manager & Producer
An Anishinaabekwe theatre artist and educator based in Winnipeg, Nova supports the coordination, outreach, and touring logistics of Omaagomaan for national and international bookings.