James Jones aka Notorious Cree will present a performance and talk as part of BGSU’s In The Round Series, Monday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre, Wolfe Center for the Arts in the Wolfe Center for the Arts on campus.
Jones is a Nehiyaw (Cree) from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. Known as Notorious Cree across Instagram and TikTok, Jones has an engaging community of over six million people globally. He uses his voice to educate and spread awareness on the issues impacting Indigenous communities across the globe.
As a traditional hoop and powwow dancer, performance artist, youth workshop facilitator and public speaker, Jones advocates to inspire future generations by reclaiming his culture and encouraging others to do the same.
Notable performances include the Winter Olympics, Juno awards, Pan Am Games and Coachella, and was a previous contestant on SYTYCD Canada.