Written and performed by Ty Defoe
Young Nawbin leaves home and sets out on a rite of passage. They journey along the water to discover their truth and find a way back to reconnect to themselves and ancestral knowledge. Along the way they discover unexpected friends, weather storms, and gain a canoe! Through the use of puppetry, traditional Anishinaabe lifeways, and multimedia design, Skeleton Canoe makes known what is just below the water’s surface.
NYC
All My Relations is a collective dedicated to storytelling that honors the interconnectedness of all life. Their performances draw on social justice, Indigenous culture, and environmental themes to create thought-provoking and respectful art. At the festival, Skeleton Canoe reflects this commitment, weaving a narrative that resonates with cultural depth and empathy.