Maamawi - Together Through the Fire
Maamawi ( LL): Together Through the Fire presents a deeply immersive and transformative experience that melds Anishinaabe cultural narratives, particularly the 7 Fires prophecies, with cuttingedge digital storytelling techniques.This innovative performance, envisioned through the guidance of elder Gloria May Eshkibok and creatively interpreted by choreographer Olivia C. Davies and digital artist Athomas Goldberg, with music by Michael Red, offers a profound exploration of Indigenous wisdom, future visions, and the power of collective healing and renewal.The narrative structure, centered around the teachings and implications of the 8th Fire prophecy, uses the symbolic figures of the Wolf and the Eagle as storytellers.These characters, embodied by dancers with VR headsets, serve as the bridge between the past, present, and
Authors
- Athomas Goldberg
- Olivia Davies
Institutions
- Concordia University (US)
- Positive Living Society of British Columbia (CA)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-08-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1145/3721244.3749113
- Primary Topic
- African history and culture analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Canada Council for the Arts