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First Nations Performing Arts is an Indigenous-led initiative that increases visibility of Indigenous performing arts workers while Decolonizing the performing arts field.

The work we create together on a digital platform does not exist in an ether, in an imaginary void, but is made possible because of physical land and the Indigenous people who steward it. We recognize this digital space, and all the Indigenous lands and waters of those who join us here. Squarespace, our web platform, is headquartered on the traditional unceded lands of Lenapehoking; and Zoom, our digital gathering space, is headquartered in what is now called San Jose, CA on the traditional lands of the Ohlone and Tamyen peoples.

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Network, Kinship, & Decol Tracks

FNPA hosts a yearly convening to gather Indigenous arts workers and organizers to align and vision efforts to develop the long term FNPA program.
FNPA facilitates an 8-week course, the Decol Track, led by Emily Johnson and Ronee Penoi. Ally and accomplice institutions and individuals learn to deepen decolonization practice, rigor and peer learning/unlearning processes.
FNPA uplifts and celebrates Indigenous artists and art through amplifying their work within our Indigenous and ally networks.

Network Track

Kinship Work

Decolonizing Track

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Graphic image on a white background with abstract painting and text reading; Decolonizing Track. How can the performing arts field reckon with settler violence and transform institutions into places where Indigenous artists can thrive and lead? Ther…

FNPA is seeking interested ally/accomplice arts leaders and organizations to join the next Decolonization Track! Read more about the Decolonization Track here and contact us at admin@firstnationsperformingarts.global to learn more.