Nimkii Osawamick (he/him)

Nimkii is a proud Anishinaabeg nini hailing from Wiikwemkoongsing, Unceded Territory (Ontario, CA). Nimkii is a world renown hoop dancer, champion dancer and drummer/singer.

Over the years, Nimkii has collaborated with and performed on stage with award winning artists—and is now blazing his own path—blending traditional singing, drumming and dancing styles with contemporary music and modern dance.

Awards:

JUNO Awards (Nominated), Outstanding Emerging Artist 2019 (Peterborough, ON)

Nimkii was presented at our 2022 season of Discover Dance. Read associate artist, Sukruti Tirupattur's, response and reflection here!