Sarah Prosper

Cape Breton

Sarah Prosper is a Mi’kmaq multi-disciplinary artist, dancer, choreographer, BSc Recreation Therapy, storyteller, activist, and adventurer. As young artist in the community, Sarah links many individuals and groups to deeper connections within movement and healing. Born and raised in Eskasoni First Nation, Sarah is a recipient of the 2022 Nova Scotia Indigenous Artist Recognition Award, and director of award-winning productions Samqwan and Mimikej. Her practice encompasses a lens that deepens the threads of respect and reciprocity to dance, movement, Indigenous wellness, social sciences, social justice, mental health, and the land.

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