The Wholenote, article by Christopher Hoile:
“April begins with another world premiere, Giiwedin, by Catherine Magowan and Algonquin poet Spy Dénommé-Welch. This, the most ambitious project in the history of Native Earth Performing Arts, is written in Anishnawbe Mowin, French and English and tells the story of a 150-year old Aboriginal woman fighting for her land.”
Eyeweekly.com, article by Christopher Hoile:
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“Toronto has become the kind of city where chamber opera can spring up in unexpected places. A glance ahead at this year’s new-opera performances provides ample proof… Native Earth Performing Arts’ 2009-10 playbill includes the opera Giiwedin written by Spy Dénommé-Welch (and composed with Catherine Magowan) in French, English and Anishnawbe.”
Toronto Sun, article by John Coulborn:
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“The 22nd annual version of Weesageechak Begins to Dance follows in January on the TPM mainstage, while Giiwedin, a new opera by Spy Denomme-Welch and Catherine Magowan is slated for the same space in April, in a co-production with An Indie(n) Rights Reserve.”
NOW Toronto, article by Jon Kaplan:
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“In his new play Exit Eagle Eye, Spy Dénommé-Welch tackles the relationship between two native brothers, one gay and one straight, who fight over their personal past and the importance of traditional values.”