Tho'wxiya: The hungry feast dish
Land Acknowledgement
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples.
Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the
WARNINGS
There will be flashing lights during times of simulated lightning and other parts of the show. Individuals with sensitive hearing may be affected by loud sudden noises during this play. Haze will be present.
If you have more concerns, visit our content guide with spoilers and a full breakdown or contact us via the email on the About Page.
You are welcome to bring offerings of
non-perishable foods
to Th'owxiya.
**All offerings will be donated to the Food bank.
TraiLEr
You can find more on our YouTube, including interviews with cast and production members~
Learn the Feast Song & sing along with us at the end of your show!
This song repeats!
OHO oho o,
oho ya ho, o,
oho ya ho ah hey,
ah ho, oho, oh, ah, ho ya ho ah hey,
hey ya, hey
Meet the Characters
Disclaimer: this art is not by an indigenous artist, it is inspired and informed by Coast Salish Formline.
![Join faculty member Jay Havens—a multi-media Two-Spirit artist, educator, and collaborator (and one of our designers for The Nether this term!) of Kanien’keha:ka (Haudenosaunee) and Scottish Canadian ancestry—for a talk at the Perimeter Institute next Wednesday. 🗣️🎨#TheatreAndPerformanceThursdays
TALK ABSTRACT
[Exploring the theme of Ka’satsténhsera: Unity of Hearts and Minds], this talk will place the artwork created by Jay for the Perimeter Institute into context, discussing Haudenosaunee history here on the Haldimand tract, including contemporary Haudenosaunee culture on Six Nations. The talk will describe the history of the Woodland school of art, as well as discussing the Indigenous Group of Seven, to show the development of the art style that Jay works in.
- Eventbrite: Ka’satsténhsera – Unity of Hearts and Minds
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📅 Wednesday, January 21, 2026
⏰ 6:45pm-8:00pm
📍 Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (31 Caroline Street N, Waterloo)
💰 Free to attend—visit our Linktree to register!
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