Led by Governor General Award-winning playwright Ian Ross, the Creators Circle supports the creation and development of new plays by Manitoba-based Indigenous artists. The Creators Circle participates in weekly meetings from October to May culminating with Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work, a play-reading series in September 2026. New writers are welcomed annually into the Creators Circle. We're thrilled to welcome the 25/26 cohort:
Michael Hutchinson Kim Wheeler Jordan Wheeler Liz Barron April Seenie Arlea Ashcroft Curtis Kaltenbaugh
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Pimootayowin is an Anishinaabemowin word meaning journey, a word chosen by Ross who explains: “The creation of new art is often described as a journey, so too, our lives. In any journey, we often don’t know what lies ahead but we can emerge enriched by them. I look forward to mentoring talented creators who have fascinating, relevant stories to tell.”
Pimootayowin is dedicated to developing new voices for the theatre. All participants will receive an honorarium, as well as fees when the play is professionally workshopped in preparation for the public presentations. View list of past Creators Circle participants >