Waawaate Fobister

Waawaate Fobister

Country

Canada

Occupation

Playwright

Description

Aboriginal Canadian playwright and actor, notable for his play 'Agokwe' (which translates to 'Two Spirited') which won six Dora Mavor Moore Awards, including Outstanding New Play, in 2009. Also wrote the play 'Medicine Boy' in 2012. An Anishinaabe from the Grassy Narrows First Nation north of Kenora, Ontario. Recipient, Bonham Centre Award, 2014.

See Also

• The Two-Spirit, Aboriginal, and Native LGBTQ Community
• Notable LGBTQ Playwrights

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.tedxtoronto.com/speakers/waawaate-fobister/
• http://www.cbc.ca/airplay/episodes/2013/01/25/the-personal-journey-of-waawaate-fobister/