5th Annual Winter Lodge Rendezvous
Features Stellar Performances by Indigenous Women
The 5th Winter Lodge Rendezvous features outstanding Native American performers including traditional artist, speaker and cultural consultant, Louise Fischer; Amanda Walking Child shares indigenous stories, history, and leads an all-woman drum group called “Wanesa”; Sapphire Ferguson-Jetty, plays traditional and contemporary Métis fiddle music; Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo is an accomplished Native flute player; and Quincy Bjornberg is a certified instructor of the traditional Indian Games.
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Produced by the Montana Playwrights Network, this annual event is supported in part by a grant from the Montana Community Foundation’s William B. Pratt Endowment Fund, the Montana Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and with additional support from coal tax placed into Montana's Cultural and Aesthetic Projects Trust Fund.
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Tickets are $25 each
Native Artists performing at the Rendezvous
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Quincy Bjornberg: Anishinaabe (Chippewa Cree) and Ni-hi-yaw (Plains Cree), Quincy is a mother and a certified instructor of the Traditional Indian Games. She is employed by the Helena Indian Alliance as a Cultural Coordinator and is a Jingle Dress Dancer.
Louise Fischer: Louise Ogemahgeshig Fischer is an Anishinaabe Elder, Mide Society member and belongs to the Eagle clan. She educates and entertains the public and contributes to society by sharing history, stories and traditions of indigenous culture. In addition to stage and television performances, Louise is an accomplished visual artist and sculptor, creating hundreds of murals and works of art in different mediums that are displayed throughout Montana. Louise also leads Sweat Lodge and spiritual ceremonies in the Helena area for PTSD Veterans and for other groups and individuals.
Sapphire Ferguson-Jetty: Sapphire is descendant of the Spirit Lake Dakota and Turtle Mountain Chippewa, and she is very passionate about fiddle music. Performance credits include the All-Nations Tipi Village during the 150th anniversary celebration of Yellowstone Park, at the Myrna Loy Theatre in Helena as part of a Metis cultural celebration and in the first, second and fourth MPN Winter Lodge Rendezvous. An award-winning musician, Sapphire often plays at community gatherings and is a jingle dress dancer participating in regional powwows.
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Rachel Twoteeth-Pichardo: An enrolled member of the Little Shell Chippewa Tribe, Rachel was born and raised in Helena, Montana. From a young age, she was drawn to the rich traditions of her heritage, finding a powerful means of expression through the Native American flute and has been playing for over a decade. Known for weaving emotion, culture, and storytelling into every note, Rachel has shared her gift at community gatherings, cultural celebrations, and artistic showcases. Her music not only honors her ancestors but also serves as a bridge between generations, inviting listeners to connect more deeply with Indigenous history and resilience.
Amanda Walking Child: Of Ojibwe descent, Amanda is the Coordinator of Indian Education for All in the Helena School District. She educates teachers and the public about indigenous culture, traditions, and history in Montana, as well as the art of beading, Native drum music, song, and dance. She resides in Helena and has performed at the Myrna Loy Center and formerly as a Jingle Dress Dancer at Powwows. Amanda will be joined on stage with her family who also sing and dance.