Awaken Festival 2023

April 25 - May 15, 2023

Shake Off the Snow and Try Something New!

As the snow recedes back into the Earth, a shift is taking place.
The first crocus hails,
Spring.

A time to learn, & unlearn. Share & grow .

Gwaandak Theatre presents Awaken Festival! A place where our artist community can share and access skills, performances, and knowledges. Local, National, and International showcases will be brought to Whitehorse, and for 3 weeks, a diverse variety of workshops from spoken word to acting to redefining our cultural narratives, will bring together members of our community and beyond to s h a r e.

Life is waking up in the North.
Mother Bears pass on knowledge to their cubs in order for them to thrive on their own. Awaken -so to speak- connects aspiring artists to “mother bears” (experienced artists). And in turn wisdom is shared with their “cubs” (aspiring artists).

Join us this Spring to learn and share, and awaken new beginnings within yourself and your community.