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Tomson Highway (born December 6, 1951, in Manitoba) is a celebrated Cree multidisciplinary artist whose work spans theatre, fiction, music, and librettos. Known for his powerful stage plays The Rez Sisters and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, Highway has shaped Indigenous storytelling for decades. His music includes the projects The (Post) Mistress and Cree Country, the latter a Cree-language country album released with Patricia Cano. He holds prestigious honors such as the Order of Canada (1994) and the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction (Permanent Astonishment, 2021). While 2025 tour dates aren’t publicly announced, the world premiere of Rose is planned for March–April 2026 at NAC’s Babs Asper Theatre in Ottawa. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward information and upcoming appearances as they’re announced.