The Aunties is an invitation to come together to honor the women that shape, heal, and uphold Indigenous communities—the aunties—through an evening of contemporary storytelling, shared live from the stage alongside familial and archival photographs, and works of legacy. The Aunties project is shared at sites across Turtle Island, featuring stories by Indigenous women who call the local area their home who have dedicated their lifework in service to their community. 

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Storytelling from the live performances will be preserved on film to become the heart of a narrative-driven documentary series that captures the artistic, cultural, and visual integrity of the places and people from which auntie stories emerge. The documentary films are intended as a cultural resource for the benefit of future generations.

The Aunties live performance and film series intends to create a dedicated space for Indigenous storytelling tradition. Indigenous storytelling spans purpose, complexity and tradition. As part of this series, storytelling is honored as a living art form that continuously shapes identity, facilitates healing, and builds solidarity across and within communities.

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We come together to honor the contributions and enduring legacy of our aunties, whose stories inspire new narratives and guide new generations of leaders. We join in community to reflect on our collective history to nurture hope for a brighter future