Uprising of Matriarchs: Vancouver Dance Festival Embraces Indigenous Futurism

Matriarchs Uprising, a Vancouver-based dance festival celebrating the work of Indigenous female artists, is leaning into Indigenous futurism this year. Technical innovations are driving the festival forward and providing an exciting platform for contemporary dancers to showcase their artistry.

The theme of this year’s Matriarchs Uprising Festival focuses on creating a space that celebrates both traditional and modern forms of dance by Indigenous women. Through technology such as virtual reality and motion capture systems, performers will be able to explore new ways in which they can express themselves through movement while also connecting with their culture’s past.

In addition to these technological advances, Matriarchs Uprising has invited some incredible guest speakers who will be discussing topics related to Indigeneity in Canada today. These conversations aim not only to educate audiences but also inspire them towards meaningful action within their communities when it comes to protecting cultural heritage and promoting social change through artistic expression.

Overall, Matriarch’s Uprisings provides an invaluable opportunity for dancers from all backgrounds—Indigenous or otherwise—to come together under one roof and celebrate each other’s talents while exploring new ways in which we can use our art form as a tool for positive transformation within society at large.