National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Free Online Program

Discover this fantastic free online event and further your own learning about First Nations and Métis cultures! With workshops, seminars and demonstrations led by Indigenous experts, it’s a great opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures virtually. This program is open to everyone! Program Highlights: • Opening Ceremonies • How to make cedar leaf tea with […]

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day of Learning: An Educational Celebration

Sainte-Marie has been hosting this dynamic, education-focused celebration of Indigenous cultures for decades. Come and learn directly from First Nations and Métis experts and allies! Open to school groups and the general public. Though this event is designed with school kids in mind, everyone is welcome! There is plenty to see and do for people […]

National Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Legends of Lacrosse

A brand new event with lacrosse legend Jim Calder and pro player Chris Boushy of the Toronto Rock! Get hands-on instructional training from some of the world’s best lacrosse players, and learn the fascinating history of the Creator’s Game – and Sainte-Marie’s place in it. • Discover the origins and evolutions of the game from […]

A Gathering Place of First Nations Stories

Gathering: Festival of First Nation Stories  At the meeting of Lakes Couchiching and Simcoe, the Chippewas of Rama First Nation territory has been called ‘The Gathering Place’ where travelers could meet, rest, and share stories along their journeys. Gathering: Festival of First Nation Stories continues this story, bringing together Indigenous storytellers, musicians, and artists for […]

The Thanksgiving Play

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in MAT’s THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the creative brainchild of Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright to be produced on Broadway. Since its […]

The Thanksgiving Play

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in MAT’s THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the creative brainchild of Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright to be produced on Broadway. Since its […]

The Thanksgiving Play

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in MAT’s THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the creative brainchild of Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright to be produced on Broadway. Since its […]

The Thanksgiving Play

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in MAT’s THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the creative brainchild of Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright to be produced on Broadway. Since its […]

The Thanksgiving Play

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in MAT’s THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the creative brainchild of Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright to be produced on Broadway. Since its […]

The Thanksgiving Play

Good intentions collide with absurd assumptions in MAT’s THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Mariposa Arts Theatre is thrilled to bring our February 2025 production of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY to the Orillia Opera House. This contemporary play is the creative brainchild of Larissa FastHorse, the first known female Native American playwright to be produced on Broadway. Since its […]