Debajehmujig Theatre Group

Debajehmujig is from the Ojibwe (debaajimoojig) and Cree (tepācimūcik), both meaning "storytellers". Debajehmujig was founded by Shirley Cheechoo, Blake Debassige and colleagues in 1984 in M'Chigeeng First Nation (formerly known as West Bay) on Manitoulin Island. In 1989, the company moved to Wikwemikong Indian Reserve. In addition to being located in Wiikwemkoong, the company operates the Debajehmujig Creation Centre in Manitowaning. The main stage is the open air stage in the ruins of the Holy Cross Mission in Wiikwemkoong. ==See also==

• Shirley Cheechoo — founder, actor, playwright, artistic director, board member • Tomson Highway — playwright, actor, artistic director (1984/85) • Rene Highway — actor • Drew Hayden Taylor — actor, playwright ==References==