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The Deadly Aunties
The Famous Indigenous Comedy Duo
Using humour to decolonize, empower, and challenge stereotypes surrounding the traditional "Auntie" role. The duo consists of comedians Stephanie Pangowish and Sherry McKay.
The Aunties travel across Canada, bringing their healing through humour to many communities. Fill out the form below to inquire about booking them for your next event!
Workshops with the Deadly Aunties
comedy workshops
Public Speaking & Stage Presence
- Overcoming stage fright and building confidence in front of an audience.
- Learning voice projection, body language, timing, and movement to hold attention.
- Practicing improvisation to respond to audience reactions.
Storytelling & Cultural Expression
- Turning personal and community stories into compelling comedic material.
- Using humor to explore identity, tradition, and reconciliation in a safe and respectful way.
- Honouring oral traditions by adapting them to contemporary performance styles.
Creative Writing & Joke Construction
- Learning the fundamentals of joke writing: setup, punchline, tags, and callbacks.
- Experimenting with comedic formats (sketches, stand-up sets, digital skits).
- Developing unique comedic voices rooted in Indigenous experience.
Cultural Resilience & Healing Through Humour
- Exploring how comedy can be a tool for healing from intergenerational trauma.
- Creating space to laugh at difficult topics while maintaining respect.
- Strengthening community bonds by sharing Indigenous humour and perspectives.
Collaboration & Networking Skills
- Working with other Indigenous performers to create ensemble pieces.
- Practicing constructive feedback and collaborative brainstorming.
- Building relationships with mentors, venues, and potential sponsors.
Media & Digital Content Skills
- Learning to translate live comedy into social media content (shorts, reels, TikToks).
- Developing promotional materials like posters, bios, and event descriptions.
- Understanding how to brand yourself as an Indigenous comedian or creator.
Professional & Entrepreneurial Skills
- How to pitch yourself or your act to event organizers, schools, and conferences.
- Negotiating fees, contracts, and understanding the business side of comedy.
- Learning event logistics, tour planning, and audience development.
Book the Deadly Aunties for your next event
BOOKING The Indigenous Comedy Duo
We are always on the road but would love to meet you!
Bringing humour and resiliency through Indigenous comedy. Book the famous Indigenous duo in your community today!
Please feel free to book a meeting with us,
either in-person or virtually.
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The Deadly Aunties
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