The Deadly Aunties
With expertise in Indigenous Comedy, The Deadly Aunties is a group of two strong, hilarious, Indigenous female comedians, who can adapt to any audience or event.
Whether you're looking for a family-friendly show or a more mature performance, The Deadly Aunties can create a customized act that meets your communities needs.
The
Deadly
Aunties
The Deadly Aunties are a powerhouse of 2 Indigenous Women from the Anishnaabek Nation.
Their goal is to decolonize, empower, and reclaim the traditional Auntie Role through Rezzy humour. They are breaking down negative Indigenous stereotypes, protecting our youth and emphasizing loving every part of ourselves, the emotional, spiritual, physical and sexual.
Offering a wide rage of services including comedy shows, workshops, customized community sessions, MCing and hosting events, plus so much more. The Deadly Aunties are always open to suggestions and making each experience optimal for all who participate. Proudly bringing Rezzy and positive Deadly Auntie vibes to First Nations, Communities, Organizations, Cultural Events, etc.
Proudly servicing all across Canada and the United States.
Stephanie Pangowish
The Deadly Aunties Founder
Stephanie is one of the Deadliest Aunties from Wiikwemkoong and Sagamok. She’s an Anishnaabekwe artist that’s been breaking barriers through her humorous storytelling, workshops and is one of the first Female Pow wow MCs in Ontario. Graduating from Indigenous Studies at Trent University, where she barely passed, she utilized her education and experience to perform stand up comedy, lecture on Indigenous Humor in post secondary institutions and is a TedX Speaker on Indigenous Humor and Resiliency. Stephanie recently wrote for the Indigenous Comedy TV series, Acting Good and Not Even. She founded the Indigenous powerhouse duo The Deadly Aunties who are working towards emphasizing the power of Indigenous humor by sharing their platform across Turtle Island.
Sherry McKay
Deadly Auntie
Sherry is Anishinaabe from Treaty 1 Territory. She was born and raised in Winnipeg Manitoba by her Grandmother, and is a mother of 4. She is an accomplished content creator, comedian, speaker, writer and storyteller. Who is known to capture humour from an Indigenous lens and strives to share it with the world. Her visionary perspective has earned her a large following on social media and has had opportunities to participate on prominent campaigns, be a TEDX speaker, perform comedy at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, perform over 20 shows through Canada as a Deadly Auntie and even acted on limited Series, Little Bird. Sherry’s goal is to amplify accurate representation of Indigenous peoples today and quiet the narrative that we are people of the past, and focus on Indigenous comedy. Sherry believes in promoting Indigenous Humour and resiliency.
