Rabbit and Bear Paws is an interactive puppet show inspired by traditional Anishinaabe storytelling and guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth. Blending humor, heart, and cultural knowledge, each performance invites audiences into meaningful stories that celebrate Indigenous values while creating an experience that is both entertaining and enriching for all ages.
(Shanty Bay, ON)
Chad Solomon is a member of the Henvey Inlet, First Nation. As a child, he and his family would visit with his late grandparents in the French River Ontario area. His grandfather Art Solomon, a traditional healer and justice activist would spend his time building wooden toys and playing with Chad and his siblings. Even in winter Art would go tobogganing with them. Learning from his grandfather, that no matter how old you become, you should always be young-at-heart and that laughter is the greatest medicine. This is the spirit behind the comical Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws series.
