Storytelling with Skylar Anderson and Teddy Bison

Celebrate Indigenous Storytelling month with artists Skylar Anderson and Teddy Bison. Include this family friendly performance in your plans for the Family Week break. First-come, first-served seating in the auditorium.

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 also the founder and Artistic Director of metawe Theatre, an indigenous theatre company based out of Treaty 4. Holding a degree in Theatre (Acting) from the First Nations University of Canada and two decades of experience working as a professional artist, Sky is setting his sights on passing down knowledge to emerging indigenous actors. 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 is a Cheyenne/Lakota/Nakota from the Ocean Man First Nation. He is an accomplished Fancy Dancer whom has travelled internationally to perform for many audiences. Father of 7, he earned his degree in Stage Design/Management at the First Nations University of Canada. He has used his extensive dance background to assist with the Traditional Choreography in the 2024 Men’s Fall/Winter Collection by Louis Vuitton, Rez Sisters production and Making Treaty 4, both at The Globe Theatre and many other performances across the world. Teddy is the Fine Arts coordinator at Chief Payepot School where he is able to share and help youth reach their dreams within the arts.