Rawlco Radio and the MacKenzie Art Gallery Free Admission Day | May 24 2025

Sky is a proud nehiyaw from Treaty 4 and father of four boys whom he dedicates all of his work to. A nationally funded artist, Sky is the founder and Artistic Director of metawe Theatre, an indigenous theatre company based out of Treaty 4. He holds a degree in Theatre, specializing in Acting, from the First Nations University of Canada and two decades of experience working as a professional artist. Sky has been setting his sights on passing down knowledge to emerging indigenous actors working at Chief Payepot School and creating the acimowin artists, a group of students who are showing immense talent in theatre and storytelling. Most recently, Sky was chosen by the chiefs of Treaty 4 to write and direct a reenactment performance of the Treaty signing for the 150th year anniversary held last September.

Teddy Bison is a Cheyenne/Lakota/Nakoda from the Ocean Man First Nation. He is an accomplished Fancy Dancer and has performed internationally in front of many audiences. Father of 7 children, he obtained a degree in Set/Stage Design at the First Nations University of Canada. He is most proud of his recent work as a vocalist for the Louis Vuitton Fall 2024 Collection Show in Paris, France.

Calm After the Storm – 20 years old from Piapot First Nation. Kiana is a Jingle Dress Dancer and has taught powwow dancing at the Mamaweyatitan Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. She recently traveled to Long Beach California to compete for the World Championships of Performing Arts.

Cante Bison is a Cheyenne/Nakoda/Cree from the Ocean Man First Nation. His love of traditional singing and dancing has given him the opportunity to perform for many international audiences. Cante dances competitively and has claimed many championships in Canada and the USA.

Leslie Anderson is a nehiyaw boy from the Peepeekisis First Nation. He is in grade 7 and has won several championships in Basketball and Softball. Leslie trained with the Globe Theatre School for 5 years and performed in, metawemin, a play that he wrote with his dad, Sky.

Angel Whitestar is Cree, Assiniboine, and Sioux from Oceanman First Nation, residing on Piapot First Nation with her children and husband. She has been a fancy dancer for over 30 years and artist for over 20 years. Angel loves to create and dance, and is an entrepreneur creating skirts, shirts, regalia, beadwork and quillwork. Angel is an Alumni in Indigenous Social work at First Nation’s University of Canada, registered social worker for SASW and mental health counselor with NIHB. Angel and her husband have helped create mental health and wellness programs on healthy relationships, holistic approach and traditional teachings together as one.