Since its founding, OITY has worked alongside Indigenous children, youth, families, artists, Elders, and communities to create meaningful artistic experiences rooted in relationship, creativity, and Indigenous ways of knowing. Through theatre, storytelling, language, and collaborative creation, OITY continues to grow a network of young Indigenous artists and leaders across Manitoba and beyond.
Approximately 75–80 youth registered across OITY programming.
Approximately 56–60 youth actively participated/retained (about 75% retention).
Approximately 225 audience members reached through sharings and performances.
Approximately 60–75 youth registrations since 2023.
Approximately 50–54 youth completing the full process across the years.
A core cohort of 7–8 youth who have returned and grown with the program over multiple years.
Prairie Theatre Exchange
Norway House Cree Nation
Center for Indigenous Theatre
Assembly of First Nations
Manitoba Arts Council
Canada Council for the Arts
Winnipeg Council for the Arts
National Arts Centre | Indigenous Theatre