By  Odette Auger, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Jim Adams’ “Sky Woman” performance with Porch View Dances is a fusion of contemporary dance and Indigenous teachings. It blends dance, storytelling, and an on-site creation of a turtle shell to transform performance into an art installation. Weaving in the creation story of Sky Woman, the piece addresses the damaged relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Earth, conveying a message of reconnection, responsibility and healing. As the story goes, Sky Woman fell through a hole in the sky. Birds caught her and brought her to rest on a turtle. The turtle’s shell becomes her home. Animals bring mud from the bottom of the ocean to add to the shell, which becomes the land we live on. Adams is a multi-disciplinary artist with roots

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