In Anishinaabemowin, the word Pimootayowin means “journey.” From October to May each year, the Pimootayowin Creators Circle journeys to discover their skills in storytelling and playwriting. The 2025 Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work is the culmination of work developed by the artists over the past year. MEET THE PARTICIPANTS > Several works that were developed at Pimootayowin: Festival of New Work have found life on other stages, notably Rosanna Deerchild's The Secret to Good Tea, which was presented on the MTC Mainstage and at the National Arts Centre, and David McLeod's ELEVATE: Manaaji'idiwin, which anchored the 24/25 Mainstage season. Audiences can also look forward to Rhona Apetagon's ghost story In the Shadow Beyond the Pines at the Tom Hendry Warehouse in March 2026. Since 2021, this festival has welcomed community members to engage in new and exciting pieces from local Indigenous voices. Please join us from September 22 to 26 for free public presentations of intriguing new work. All are welcome.
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