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Ajijaak on Turtle Island is a driven, multidisciplinary Indigenous performance that blends live music, storytelling, puppetry, and environmental education. The show is rooted in Indigenous voices and created to engage audiences of all ages with respectful, awe-inspiring storytelling about the natural world. World-premiered at La MaMa in New York City in February 2018, the production has since toured major venues across the United States, bringing Indigenous perspectives to families and youth.

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Led by Ty Defoe and featuring music by Dawn Avery, Larry Mitchell, Kevin Tarrant, and Ty Defoe, Ajijaak on Turtle Island draws on a collaborative history of Native artists and ensembles, including the SilverCloud Singers. The project emphasizes ecological stewardship and cultural storytelling, offering a multi-sensory experience that blends traditional and contemporary artistic forms. For those seeking engaging, educational performance experiences in the city and beyond, this show offers both inspiration and a connection to the living landscapes and communities that inform it.

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Official show information, cast, and credits are available at ajijaak.com, including details on performers, collaborators, and future engagements. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss access to tickets as soon as dates are announced.

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Past engagements have included venues such as New Victory (New York City), the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, Al Ringling Theatre (Baraboo, WI), and FirstWorks (Providence, RI) in 2018–2019, with additional programming at Lincoln Center and Lied Center in later years. While 2025 dates aren’t publicly listed, we’ll monitor for new tour information and update you as soon as performances are scheduled. If you’re planning a family-friendly cultural experience, Ajijaak on Turtle Island offers an engaging, educational journey that resonates with Indigenous stories, environmental themes, and vibrant live music.

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For direct information and ongoing updates, explore official resources: Ajijaak’s site — ajijaak.com.

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Quick Facts About Ajijaak on Turtle Island

  • World premiere: La MaMa, NYC, February 8–18, 2018.
  • Written by Ty Defoe; music by Dawn Avery, Larry Mitchell, Kevin Tarrant, and Ty Defoe; directed by Heather Henson and Ty Defoe.
  • Musicians on the production include Ty Defoe and Kevin Tarrant; Dawn Avery is a core composer/performer (with Larry Mitchell) for the show’s music.
  • Dawn Avery’s music connected to Ajijaak includes the Global Music Award–winning Crane on Earth, in Sky: A Journey (2017).
  • Public tours and engagements have occurred at venues such as New Victory (NYC), Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, Al Ringling Theatre (Baraboo, WI), and FirstWorks (Providence, RI) in 2018–2019; Lincoln Center and Lied Center have hosted Ajijaak-related programming in later years. No publicly listed 2025 dates were found.
  • SilverCloud Singers (including Kevin Tarrant) have an independent discography (Visions From The City, Songs From The Clouds, etc.).

The records

Ajijaak on Turtle Island Discography

  • Crane on Earth, in Sky: A Journey
    2017 · Dawn Avery
  • 50 Shades of Red
    2014 · Cd Baby Inc
  • Our Fire: Contemporary Native American Song
    2011 · Dawn Avery
  • Come to Me Great Mystery: Native American Healing Songs
    2008 · Silver Wave (various artists)
  • Visions From The City
    2001 · SilverCloud Singers
  • SilverCloud Live
    1993 · SilverCloud Singers
  • Songs From The Clouds
    0 · SilverCloud Singers

The hits

Top Ajijaak on Turtle Island Songs

  • My Heart Is Strong (50 Shades Of Red)
    2014 · N/A
  • Circling
    2016 · N/A
  • Prophecy
    2017 · N/A

Past engagements have included venues such as New Victory (New York City), the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, Al Ringling Theatre (Baraboo, WI), and FirstWorks (Providence, RI) in 2018–2019, with additional programming at Lincoln Center and Lied Center in later years. While 2025 dates aren’t publicly listed, we’ll monitor for new tour information and update you as soon as performances are scheduled. If you’re planning a family-friendly cultural experience, Ajijaak on Turtle Island offers an engaging, educational journey that resonates with Indigenous stories, environmental themes, and vibrant live music.

For direct information and ongoing updates, explore official resources: Ajijaak’s site — ajijaak.com.

Next steps: secure your seats when new dates are announced and follow the artists on social media for real-time updates and behind-the-scenes insights.

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