Choreographer and performer

Barbara has been a renowned choreographer and dancer for over 30 years. A Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk) with mixed Kahnawake origins, Barbara now lives in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal). Artistic director and founder of the A’nó:wara Dance Theatre, she creates pieces showcasing Native themes, stories, and perspectives. She proudly shares her cultural heritage, and her choreographies have been presented throughout Canada and abroad. She also works with global organizations to help educate and support Native artists from all-around the world, as well as create safe spaces for them.