The Anishinaabe Theater Exchange is a group of Native artists who aim to wield the power of theater to share Native American stories and activate community networks. The Anishinaabe Theater Exchange hopes to continue to develop performance events which speak to social histories of the Indigenous Peoples.

Colleen Medicine is a citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and her family roots come from Mackinac Island, Michigan. Colleen has spent her entire career working within Indian Country and has held several positions within Tribal governments and non-profits. Colleen serves as the Program Director for the Association on American Indian Affairs. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration, with a minor in American Indian Studies from Central Michigan University. Colleen also holds a Master’s Degree in International Administration, also from Central Michigan University.

Mia Massimino is a performer, painter, comedic writer and creator based in Philadelphia PA and Washington DC. Currently, Mia is working as the Director of Creative Projects for Anita Gonzalez at Georgetown University’s Racial Justice Institute. Mia is also a member of Call Your Mom, an interdisciplinary performance collective consisting of  Sophie Goldberg, Emma Bergman, and E Cadoux. Call Your Mom explores ideas of intimacy and communication.

Tomantha (Anishinaabe) is an actor, musician, and playwright. She is a Lin Manuel Miranda Family Fellow and an Art and Survival Fellow. Tomantha is currently in residence at Double Edge Theater and Emerging Native Youth Artist through the Ohketeau Cultural Center where she is also working in outreach for both local Native communities and the general public. Tomantha believes that storytelling is a practical component to healing, joy, and knowledge and believes that it has the capacity to captivate the mind and cultivate connection.

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