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TEYA PEYA'S FABULOUS SHOWS FOR ADULTS, YOUTH, CHILDREN

CONCERT for adults
West Wind and the Woodlands Sisters
A hilarious concert of laughter, music, stories and audience interaction

U of Guelph McMichael Gallery Japan

First Nations stories, teachings, music and rhythm can bridge the cultural divide in a way that allows for the culture and magic of all Turtle Island’s people to be celebrated and understood in a positive, uplifting and often hilarious way.

Using the dynamics of live theatre, music and storytelling, "West Wind and the Woodland Sisters" concert has the audience laughing from beginning to end. Enthusiastic audience participation is one of the hallmarks of this very popular show.

The concert is for adults, University, Community College students. It is an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary music, stories with modern twists, political and social humour, accompanied by authentic Native hand drums, Moonstone Women's Big Drum (occasionally), shakers and Sandy's fabulous bass and acoustic guitars and Flute.

This show is for all of you who want to feed your soul, elevate your spirit, participate and laugh your head off !

Durham College

“Thunderbird is the first headlining First Nations performer to appear at the Imperial Theatre. We are really pleased to have someone of her calibre. Finding ways to educate people through music and theatre is what makes this inspirational woman tick.”
(Telegraph-Journal, Saint John, NB)

“I haven’t laughed this hard in years. I felt welcome in your world. The passion of your words and music had a profound impact on me. Thanks for a great evening.” (J. Costos)

wisdom of the ages: GREAT CIRCLE DRUMMING & medicine wheel teachings FOR ADULTS

Drumming circles are for adults who seek to reconnect with the world on a rhythmic, tactile basis.
Drumming is a healing, uplifting experience that reaches deep into the heart and touches the imagination.
Drumming reconnects with the ancient brain in all of us and heals the spirit.
Rhythm facilitates healing and realignment of the four realms of human existence (Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical).
When combined, there is a hum that rests between the voice and the drum which are the spirits of the Ancestors coming to the party!
Whether it is Moonstone Women's Big Drum, and/or authentic Native hand drums, the drum represents the heartbeat of Mother Earth and connects us to our past, present and future. It provides spiritual, emotional, physical and mental grounding and wellness as we walk an often complex earth walk.

Authentic Native hand drums, shakers and Moonstone Women’s Big Drum are present. Moonstone Big Drum is a healing drum and women sit at it, surrounded by men on the hand drums it is a magical situation that has to be experienced at least once. It helps heal the hearts of those who were in residential school, those who have suffered abuse or abandonment at some point in their lives.

In the wise words of Moonstone Women's Big Drum: “I am Mother Earth’s universal heartbeat and the sacred gift of Creation; I speak to all people equally and peacefully; I create spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness; I am a powerful non-verbal form of calm communication; I am the ancient wisdom of the Ancestors. Come and drum for the Earth Mother, drum for each other, drum for yourself. Listen to the teachings of the Old Ones, Raise your voices in song and celebration for a joyous and balanced life, and ultimately, elevate and harmonize the world using peaceful intent. Remember we are a 'mass of physics', good energy can reach the four corners of the world even if we are only a few gathered together. All My Relations. "

"You were the highlight of our Women in Leadership Conference! What was to have been simply "entertainment" was educational, and connected people emotionally - a powerful combination. You have an amazing gift - thank you for sharing it with us." (C. Simpson, Vice-President, Georgian Community College)

There is also a Children's School Visit version (60 minutes) Click fire

"We always are deeply moved by your words of wisdom, your stories and your songs. You enrich, inspire
and enlighten wherever you go! Many thanks for honouring us today."
(A. Wilde, Drama Teacher/Librarian)

Moonstone at McMichael Art Gallery

For More on the Teachings from the Drum

DAUGHTER OF THE COPPER SHIELD
FOR ADULTS. YOUTH, CHLDREN (2 actors)

Two Actor Stage Show: Fusion of Creation Stories in Musical Theatre format Including Soundtrack and Live Drums/Shakers.

“We have lived upon this land far past any living memory, deep into the time of legend. Come with Mother Earth and Raven as they bring to life some of the wondrous Creation stories and songs of First Nations people, as seen through the eyes of Noo Halidzoks (Mother Earth) who explains how the world was created and organized."

There was a time when Mother Earth lived in perfect peace with her mate Father Sky until the day they noticed a beautiful copper ball rotating slowly around them. Their hearts went out to this lonely place and it was decided that Mother Earth would leave her mate and make the copper shield her new home (Earth). She describes in song and spoken word how she brings it to life albeit chaotically. Raucous Culture Hero, Raven comes along to explain and brag a bit about his role in helping Mother Earth organize her new home. (60 minutes, including Q & A)

Daughter of the Copper Shield is a broader and more vibrant adaptation of Stories of Noo Halidzoks (Mother Earth) which has been touring successfully with Prologue for nine years. Instead of all spoken word with a few songs, most of the libretto will be sung live to a professionally recorded sound track (recorded at Little Bear Recording Studio in Guelph, ON). Thunderbird continues to play the role of: Noo Halidzoks (Mother Earth-Daughter of the Copper Shield); Sandy Horne plays the role of Pacific Northwest Coast Culture Hero, Raven. The music on accompanying soundtrack is a variety pack: pop, jazz, rap and semi-classical.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE SHOW

First Nations Creation stories speak to the world as being a circular Copper Shield out of which Noo Halidzoks (Mother Earth) created the present world.
Introduces audiences to basic Native teachings that govern most Native Nations. These teachings include 'Medicine Wheel 101’: the great circle, meaning of four directions, four colours of human, Four groups of animals and four grups of plants.....
Addresses positive topics that include: emphasis on the themes of harmony, balance, courage, wisdom, love, humility, sharing, caring, respect, honour and racial acceptance which were built into the original world.
Addresses negative topics that include: bullying, racial discord, hate, jealousy, power over mentalities.
The show will seek to re-engage the audience with these teachings and help create dialogue which, in turn, help elevate the spirit and help de-escalate bullying, jealousy and other angry attitudes.
Breaks down stereotypical attitudes about Canada's First Nations with a reminder that we continue to play a powerful role on all levels: the arts, politically, socially and economically.

In other words, the wisdom of the ages stories are as relevant today as when they were first told thousands of years ago

“Wonderful show. I learned so much about First Nations people. It just took my breath away.
Thank you for sharing the stories.” (M. Hopkins, Trail, B.C.)

15 second video clip from original show, Stories of Noo Halidzoks

This new show has been produced with grant support from the Ontario Arts Council. Thunderbird thanks them profusely for seeing the value in this very important presentation.

Thanks also, to Prologue to the Performing Arts. Thunderbird was the recipient of a 2007 Paula Award to assist with the production.

They are simply the best!

TEYA PEYA PRODUCTIONS MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING GOALS:

Break down stereotypical attitudes towards Canada's First Nations People
Why storytelling is so important to Indigenous people
Raise self-esteem, pride and strengthen personal identity for ALL people
Create relevancy for ALL people
Elevate the spirit and create community among ALL people
Understand that freedom is a basic human right, not a privilege
Give voice to the words of the Ancestors
Give voice to the exquisite magic of cultural diversity
Knock at the door of knowledge and keep knocking until the truth is told
Offer a world of possibilities and connections in a modern world
Move audiences with the dynamism of Raven Magic
Sing with the song of Orca
Howl with the teachings of Wolf
Identify and understand the meanings of symbols
Educate about First Nations history, culture and spirituality in an often humorous way
Honour, Wisdom, Caring, Sharing, Balance, Harmony, Respect, Love, Courage

Thunderbird is a much in demand performer and Speaker; along with Sandy Horne, her presentations are hugely entertaining and often hilarious; ideal for absolutely everyone in any Business, Educational and Social Organization!

She regularly performs and speaks at Conferences, Conventions, Corporate and other Special Organizations, Art Galleries, Museums, Educational Institutions, After Dinner Shows, Festivals, Theatres and other group and public events