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Kîšâc is a word from Swampy Cree which means “ahead of time / in preparation / with a view to the future”. For you it means a community where Indigenous youth can learn together, connecting through cultures.

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Category: Performances

Demonstrations of Indigenous dance and culture.

Dancing Together at the Children & Youth Pow Wow

Dancing Together at the Children & Youth Pow Wow

We spent the day at the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition’s 2026 Children & Youth Pow Wow at the EY Centre. It was a powerful gathering that brought together Indigenous families, youth, and community members to celebrate in spaces where culture lives and grows.

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April 25, 2026 Kîšâc Performances teaching jigging
Sharing Culture and Smiles at the ISET National Gathering in Ottawa

Sharing Culture and Smiles at the ISET National Gathering in Ottawa

The Youth4Youth Canada team had the pleasure of performing at the 2026 ISET National Gathering — a national event focused on Indigenous skills, employment training, sharing best practices, and building connections among Indigenous service organizations from all over Canada.

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January 24, 2026 Kîšâc Performances jigging fancy shawl teaching

Y4Y Canada on CTV Your Morning Ottawa

Thank you Rosey Edeh, Melissa Lamb, and Will Aiello for inviting us to share our work with your viewers.

September 26, 2025 Kîšâc Performances fancy shawl jigging media
Gloucester’s 175th Anniversary

Gloucester’s 175th Anniversary

We were honoured to bring our Kîšâc dancers to Gloucester’s 175th anniversary celebration at the beautiful Billings Estate National Historic Site. Hosted by the Gloucester Historical Society, the afternoon was all about community, history, and celebration.

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July 13, 2025 Kîšâc Performances jigging fancy shawl teaching
Culture and Community at the OCSB Indigenous Education Celebration 2025

Culture and Community at the OCSB Indigenous Education Celebration 2025

The 2025 OCSB Indigenous Education Celebration was a night filled with laughter, connection, and cultural pride. Families, students, Elders, and educators came together in a joyful gathering that celebrated the strength and richness of Indigenous traditions.

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June 13, 2025 Kîšâc Performances Metis jigging
Governor General’s Winter Celebration 2025

Governor General’s Winter Celebration 2025

On Saturday, we were invited to Rideau Hall to perform at the Governor General’s Winter Celebration.

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February 01, 2025 Kîšâc Performances Metis First Nations jigging fancy shawl culture
Native Women's Association of Canada

Native Women's Association of Canada

It was an honour to meet and share space with so many genuine women who attended the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) 50th Anniversary gala.

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September 20, 2024 Kîšâc Performances Metis First Nations jigging fancy shawl
Muskoka Heritage Museum, Huntsville

Muskoka Heritage Museum, Huntsville

We really enjoyed teaching and performing at this heritage village on Indigenous Peoples Day.

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June 21, 2024 Kîšâc Performances teaching Metis First Nations fancy shawl jigging culture
Indspire's 'Soaring' Youth Empowerment Gathering

Indspire's 'Soaring' Youth Empowerment Gathering

We were pleased to receive this invitation from Indspire to perform and teach Métis culture at their national gathering of Indigenous high school students from across Canada!

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April 16, 2024 Kîšâc Performances teaching Metis First Nations fancy shawl jigging pow-wow
Métis Nation's Youth Summit on Climate Change

Métis Nation's Youth Summit on Climate Change

Kisac (Swampy Cree for “with a view to the future”) is our cultural education program. To ensure that the future is better, we are investing now in acquainting and enriching youth with their birthright. Someday they will be carrying these traditions forward to the next generation.

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April 06, 2024 Kîšâc Performances Metis jigging
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