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Portland Ovations

WABANAKI
STORIES

Co-Commissioned with Akomawt Educational Initiative

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The land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. This vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights six Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and traditions. Musician Tania Morey (Tobique) sings of the Wolastoq; Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq) regales with spirit stories told in the company of a large puppet; Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) shares stories that showcase his native language, Passamaquoddy; Ashton Altvater aka Undeniable the Native (Passamaquoddy) delights with original rap and hip hop; and Jason Brown aka Firefly (Penobscot) electrifies with cutting-edge technology blended with ancient frequencies. Director, artist and author Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) intersperses each with music and narration. Together, they demonstrate the depth and breadth of Wabanaki artistry.

Run time: Approx. 70 min.

ALL AGES price is available for this event online.
MEMBER pricing is available online when logged onto an account with an active Membership.
GROUPS 10+ are available via phone and in person.
Ticket prices for this event include a $5.00 service fee.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 3PM

Tickets

$30 (including fees)

Venue

Merrill Auditorium

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merrill
auditorium

A beautifully restored 1,900-seat performance venue, this majestic hall is one of the gems of Portland’s downtown Arts District and close to plenty of restaurants to grab a bite before the show.

Merrill Auditorium is owned and operated by the City of Portland.

Wheelchair Accessible
Assisted Listening Devices
Concessions
Nearby Parking
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Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, ME 04101

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