Kaha:wi Dance Theatre is a Rotinonhsyón:ni led company renowned for exquisitely produced and viscerally impactful performances, embodying stories that cultivate space for transformation, dialogue, and connection to Indigenous knowledge and experience. Founded in 2005 by Ohswé:ken / Six Nations of the Grand River based Artistic Director, Santee Smith, Kaha:wi (Ga-HA-Wee) means “to carry” in Kanyen’kéha. Sharing new Indigenous performance, embodied, and multidisciplinary storytelling, Santee’s work is focused on Indigenous methodology, interdisciplinary, and intergenerational work. Artistic and community research for performances delve into ancestral memory, Onkwehónwe:néha mind-set, and strive to align with and share truth, creativity, and story. The company plans and hosts land-based creation labs such as “Inviting the Land to Shape Us” and offers educational opportunities through masterclasses and workshops. Reaching audiences regionally and globally, Kaha:wi Dance Theatre ignites awareness and sparks opportunities for collaborations and exchange.