Bears Stars and Trees is a result of a unique collaboration between choreographer Malgorzata Nowacka, with artistic advisor Arik Pipestem from the Tsuu t’ina Nation and Cree Elder and Chancellor of Algoma University, Shirley Horn.

The result is a story told through both ancient and western movement, concepts and conflicts set to a pulsating music score and gritty projected landscape. Within the story, traditional Seven Grandfather teaching are woven through projected image and hoop danced symbols.

Created by:

Shirley Horn, Donna Hilsinger and Malgorzata  Nowacka

Outside Eye:

Shirley Horn, Chancellor of Algoma University and and Missanabie Cree First Nation Chief Artistic Advisor: Arik Pipestem

Choreography and Artistic Direction: Malgorzata Nowacka

Video: Jonathan Lawley

Sound Mix: Malgorzata  Nowacka

Composition: Eric Cadesky and Nick Dwyer

For more information, please visit: www.thechimeraproject.org