Welcome to Our Circle

Raven Spirit creates contemporary dance that is rooted in Indigenous perspectives and practices. We share our work on local, national and international stages.

Our Vision
We envision a world that centers Indigenous sovereignty, leadership & experience.

20 Years of Raven Spirit Dance

It is a gift to be able to pause and reflect on the accomplishments that have been part of this 20-year journey with Raven Spirit Dance.

It is like climbing a mountain and taking a moment to look back, witnessing the path you have traveled. On this path, I see the laughter and tears shared in the rehearsal room with friends, the many performances that have connected us with our community, across the country, and internationally, and the beautiful audience members who hold our circle strong.

It is always my hope that we have broken a trail for others and that our offerings contribute to the good in the world.

– Michelle Olson, Co-Artistic Director

Photo: Melanie Orr

Photo: Erik Pinkerton

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pow Wow Practice

Experience the Power of Pow Wow Dancing!

Join Nyla Bedard for Sunday Pow Wow Practice

Open to all Indigenous, Inuit and Metis people who want to learn about powwow dancing. Each class will reflect the dancer’s interest and styles they’d like to learn. Good for beginners and those who want to practice their moves. Please wear clothes you can dance in, clean shoes or moccasins and bring a water bottle. Supported by New Works and Out Innerspace

 

Sundays, from Oct 18 to Dec 20, 2026
1.30 to 3 pm

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Spine of the Mother

Spine of the Mother began as an innovative collaboration with Indigenous artists in Canada and Peru. Tracing the inner terrain of our bodies as women through breath, impulse and memory unlocks kinetic energy creating ritual, which spans the spine of the mountain range we have shared for millennia.

 

Double Bill with Conversations: Hidden Stories by Vanguardia Dance Projects & Aanmitaagzi
 

 

Faris Theatre, Scotiabank Dance

Friday Dec 4 and Saturday Dec 5, 2026; 7.30 pm

 

Photo: Jason Gallop

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