Wabanaki Stories in Portland ME

Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:15 pm UTC-04:00

Merrill Auditorium | Portland

Portland Ovations
Publisher/HostPortland Ovations
Wabanaki Stories in Portland ME
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The land and waters known as Maine have been home to Wabanaki People for over 12,000 years. This vibrant production of Wabanaki stories and music spotlights six Wabanaki artists coming from several different nations and traditions. Musician Tania Morey (Tobique) sings of the Wolastoq; Jennifer Pictou (Mi’kmaq) regales with spirit stories told in the company of a large puppet; Dwayne Tomah (Passamaquoddy) shares stories that showcase his native language, Passamaquoddy; Ashton Altvater aka Undeniable the Native (Passamaquoddy) delights with original rap and hip hop; and Jason Brown aka Firefly (Penobscot) electrifies with cutting-edge technology blended with ancient frequencies. Director, artist and author Chris Newell (Passamaquoddy) intersperses each with music and narration. Together, they demonstrate the depth and breadth of Wabanaki artistry.
Does my child need a ticket? All patrons, including infants, must have a ticket to enter the venue. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian and must have a ticket for a seat adjacent to the adult. Babies under the age of 1 may attend for free and sit in their parent’s lap, but require a complimentary ticket to enter the venue. This may vary by event. Please contact PortTIX with questions.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessible. Assistive Listening Devices available. Ear protection available upon request. May contain atmospheric haze and flashing lights.
ASL
This performance is ASL interpreted.
Audio descriptions available upon request.
Package and Save – Choose any 4 performances for $5 off per ticket.
Exchanges – Ticket exchanges are available to Portland Ovations’ Members only. Exchanges must be processed before PortTIX closes on the business day prior to the performance.
PortTIX is the trusted box office for purchasing Portland Ovations tickets. 207.842.0800.
https://portlandovations.org/event/wabanaki-stories-3/
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Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101-4911, United States

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