"Stories are more than words. They are tools to build community, teach values, and pass on knowledge to future generations."
The land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. This vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights six Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and traditions. Musician Tania Morey (Tobique) sings of the Wolastoq; Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq) regales with spirit stories told in the company of a large puppet; Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) shares stories that showcase his native language, Passamaquoddy; Ashton Altvater aka Undeniable the Native (Passamaquoddy) delights with original rap and hip hop; and Jason Brown aka Firefly (Penobscot) electrifies with cutting-edge technology blended with ancient frequencies. Director, artist and author Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) intersperses each with music and narration. Together, they demonstrate the depth and breadth of Wabanaki artistry.
SHOW TIMES
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 – 3 PM
MERRILL AUDITORIUM, PORTLAND
RUNTIME: 70 MINUTES (NO INTERMISSION)
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Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Ear protection available upon request. Read more about accessibility at Merrill Auditorium.
May contain atmospheric haze and flashing lights.
This performance is ASL interpreted.
Audio descriptions available upon request.
