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Luminatos opening evening pays homage and respect to Indigenous creativity, presence, and voice in a large-scale celebratory experience. Paying tribute to the resilience of Indigenous women and the power of land and water, Luminato opens its second decade with Tributaries on June 14 from 6 to 11 pm in David Pecaut Square 215 King Street West.

This is a FREE and open event featuring Over 60 Indigenous artists including Lila Downs, Tomson Highway, Northern Cree, Dr. Duke Redbird, Cris Derksen, Jeremy Dutcher, Iskw, Jennifer Elizabeth Kreisberg, Cheri Maracle, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Tanya Tagaq, Bear Witness, Lido Pimienta and many more!

Curated and produced by Creative Producer Denise Bolduc and Associate Producer, Erika A. Iserhoff in partnership with Native Women in the Arts, the evening launches in The Famous Spiegeltent with Tributaries presentation of A Cree Cabaret, featuring the brilliance of Tomson Highway. From 7 pm onwards, David Pecaut Square comes alive as Tributaries moves outdoors with a diversity of performances in a four-part program: Roots, Resurgence, Reclamation, and Emancipation.

PART 1: ROOTS

7pm-8pm

Feat. Northern Cree, Duke Redbird, Laura Grizzlypaws, Norma Araiza

PART 2: RESURGENCE /RED TIDAL RESURGENCE

8pm-9pm

Solo vocal performances supported by a seven-piece band and a nine-member choir led by Jeremy Dutcher. Musical direction and arrangement: Cris Derksen

Feat. Iskwe, Jennifer Kreisberg, Cheri Maracle, Leanne Betasamosake Simspon, Tanya Tagaq, Rose Stella, Michelle St. John, Rosary Spence, Semiah Smith, Jai King-Green, Mya King-Green, Rebecca Benson, Kateri Gauthier, Melody McKiver, Marie-Jose Dandeneau, Jesse Baird, Diane Doig, Raha Javanfar, Cathy Stone, Nick Ferrio and Ansley Simpson

PART 3: RECLAMATION

9pm-10:15pm

Feat. LILA DOWNS with Paul Cohen, Edgardo Serka Mimica, Luis Guzman Venegas, Rafael Gomez Nunez, George Saenz Jr, Sinuhe Padilla Isunza, Josh Deutsch, Marcus Lopez Ayala

PART 4: EMANCIPATION

10:15pm-11pm

A DJ-VJ Call & Response interaction across the Square Feat. Bear Witness A Tribe Called Red, Lido Pimienta, Krystal Riverz, ShaMantan, Siez Swift, Briskool, and JayRobi

Bimmadiziwing Tattoo Parlour: Red Pepper Spectacle Arts will offer the emblematic image of the Odemin/Heartberry in the form of an airbrush tattoo for free!

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase in The Famous Spiegeltent.