Nova Courchene Honored for Indigenous Youth Theatre | Winnipeg News

Nova Courchene, founder of Oshkagoojin Indigenous Theatre for Youth — meaning “new moon” in Anishinaabemowin — is honored with the Cherry Karpyshin Arts Management Prize for her groundbreaking work empowering Indigenous youth through theatre. Her programs, Rising Voices, Growing Voices, and Young Voices, foster collaborative storytelling and cultural identity across ages. With a $2,500 award and professional development support, Courchene aims to scale Oshkagoojin nationally. Already making waves with their family show “Nanabush and the Spirit of Thunder,” adapted from Daphne Odjig’s work and set to debut at Prairie Theatre Exchange in May 2027, Oshkagoojin proves Indigenous voices are transforming the arts landscape — one stage at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c542c3aa5266435a