The Spirit Horse Returns
Program
FAMILY
An Indigenous knowledge keeper takes us through time to meet the mysterious “small horses of the deep woods” who were helpers and spirit guides to First Nations and Métis people. Exploring the diversity of Indigenous cultures, we visit the magnificent Horse Nations of the prairies and Northern Ontario. The Spirit Horse Returns combines an all-new rich and tuneful orchestral score, delightful songs, traditional teachings, and stunning colourful visual art. It provides young audiences with inspiring and age- appropriate explorations of truth and reconciliation.
Featuring
Naomi Woo, conductor
Ken MacDonald, horn
Jodi Contin, narrator
Rhonda Snow, visual artist and knowledge keeper
Music by Kevin Lau, with additional music by Jodi Contin and Andrew Balfour