2-Spirit Cabaret 2026

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PERFORMERS

Jay Northcott (They/Them) is a multidisciplinary Creator, Director, Producer, and former Big Brother Canada contestant.

Central to Jay’s creative and artistic practice is their advocacy for marginalized communities including Palestinians, Indigenous, Black, Racialized, Queer, Trans folks and beyond.

The art they create is a window into their world, soul, values, and imagination.

Art is freedom and freedom breathes life.

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This Oneida/Mohawk Wolf Clan, Six Nations born and bred independent singer/songwriter describes her music as “Indigenous Soul” grown from a passion for making music since she was a little girl. There is no denying the amount of heart Lacey Hill bleeds into all 3 of her albums. 2024, Lacey completed Indigenous Storytellers Residency at Banff Creative Centre, she started writing her first Children’s Musical called “You Are Not Alone” (Y.A.N.A). ‘Y.A.N.A’ was showcased in Torontos’ Weesageechak 37 Theatre Festival. As she’s writing, Lacey also acted as herself in the Fall/Winter Tour of “Truth and Illusion Show” which is a story weaving musical.  Lacey ‘Is featured on Igal Hechts’ T.V program “Path to Creation” on YesTV and other channels across Canada. Musically, Lacey is working closely with Silverheels Records and RedDoor Studio. Kicking off 2025 with “CRAZY 4 U” Soaring to #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown. Music Video produced by Shane Powless Reddoor.  Lacey has been selected for 2025 OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator in Calgarys’ National Music Centre and Indigenous Music Office Leadership Program. 2026 Lacey and Silverheels Records produced Manitou Mkwa Singer, who was 2026 Juno Nominated in the Indigenous Traditional Category. To keep up, check her out on Social media or her website laceyhillmusic.com 

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Bri Olson Pitawanakwat is an Indigiqueer birthworker, harm reductionist, artisan, jingle dress dancer and member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded First Nation. She is a longstanding performer and educator and is honoured to share the ways in which queerness is an integral part of her Anishinaabe way of being in this world.

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Rosary Spence, Piisimonapii Iskwew, is Mushkego Cree, Bear Clan, from Fort Albany First Nation a remote community on the western shores of James Bay in northern Ontario. Rosary strongly believes in the ability to heal our communities through land-based traditional practices, Indigenous languages, ceremony, and traditional plant medicines. Singing has been a lifetime journey for Rosary as she finds healing through sharing her story in performance. Rosary also possesses an extensive background as a designer, arts collaborator, performing artist, and an arts facilitator.

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Madame Ode’Miin Surprise is an Urban IndigiQueer Anishinaabe burlesque performer, creator, and Mother of IndigiBabes Burlesque. Madame Ode’Miin uses burlesque as a form of reclamation, celebrating Indigenous bodies, sexuality, joy, and resilience. Her performances blend humour, sensuality, and Indigenous storytelling, challenging stereotypes while creating space for empowerment and representation.

Madame Ode’Miin Surprise has captivated audiences at the Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival, Toronto Indigenous Arts Festival, Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival, 2-Spirit Cabaret, Pride Toronto, and Weesageechak Begins to Dance. Through every performance, she reminds audiences that Indigenous bodies are sacred, sexy, and worthy of celebration.

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Annika Tupper is a Dora-nominated Queer and Neurodivergent multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Saskatoon (Treaty 6). With Métis, Swedish and English roots, Annika is proud to be in their ancestors’ shoes, and strives to connect their seemingly-contradictory sides of themself through their artistic practice. Selected Credits: After the Rain (Tarragon Theatre/Musical Stage Co., National Arts Centre), Erased @ Heidelberg Stükemarkt (Open Heart Surgery Theatre), Uncovered: Madonna & Cher (Musical Stage Co.), Freedom: A Mixtape – Live and Unplugged (b current Performing Arts/NAC), The Rocky Horror Show (Tweed & Co.), Mamma Mia! (Thousand Islands Playhouse), The Prom (Drayton Entertainment); Writer – All That She Wrote – First Runner Up of The Adams Prize 2025 (Toronto Fringe), Stage Moms (SUM Theatre). Annika is incredibly grateful for their family and friends for their unwavering support, and if you’d like to keep up with their shenanigans, you can follow them on Instagram: @annikatupper