Pakitinam: Choreographers Circle provides resources and mentorship to emerging Indigenous choreographers as they develop a work and spark of inspiration of their choice. The program first began as a pilot project in early 2021. After such a positive response from participants we decided to create a permanent program within RSD for emerging Indigenous choreographers called Pakitinam.

The program embraces and celebrates RSD’s mission statement and values which are:

Our mission is to empower & elevate Indigenous voices. We do this by sharing stories from an Indigenous worldview through Creation and Performance, Mentoring, Sharing Opportunities, Nurturing Relationships and Advocacy.

Pakitinam is an act of demonstrating the power of Indigenous artists coming together to share stories, knowledge and resources in a space of care and empowerment for all in the circle.

Our Past Pakitinam Alumni include: Cameron Peal, Madelaine McCallum, Nick Miami Benz, Raven Grenier, Samantha Sutherland, and Sarah Prosper, Cherith Mark, Dakota Camacho, Sandra Lamouche, Sasha Rochon and Sophie Dow