A grass and hoop dancer from the Kawacatoose First Nation is performing in several of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks this summer.
Terrance Littletent has been hoop dancing for over three decades and began this tour at Pike Lake Provincial Park on Friday.
“Hoop dancing is not just a dance to me,” says Littletent. “It’s a way of life. It taught me to respect my mind, body and spirit. The hoop represents the significance of the circle of life. We live in a time where we see issues like racism. The hoop represents everyone on Mother Earth and symbolizes arms opening and inviting all people in that circle to live together in harmony.”
Littletent also performed on Saturday at Fort Carlton Provincial Park and Great Blue Heron Provincial Park.
“Each park had a good showing of interest in the performance and presentation,” he adds. “It’s going great so far.” I hope they learn a little bit about my perspective of dance and how I interpret it.”
Littletent’s next performance is this Saturday at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park which is also where he will return for his final stop on August 24. Both events are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m.
“Terrance shares a unique performance that is sure to resonate with Saskatchewan park visitors,” says Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky. “We are proud to offer local entertainment that will inspire and educate our park users. I encourage everyone to attend one of these performances this summer.”
The full list of tour dates can be found at saskatchewan.ca.
(Photo of Terrance Littletent courtesy of saskatchewan.ca.)