World's first national Indigenous Theatre program launches in Ottawa

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A permanent national Indigenous Theatre program opened in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre this week, showcasing Indigenous talent and stories from across the country.

Published Friday, September 13, 2019 10:00PM EDTopened in Ottawa at the National Arts Centre this week, showcasing Indigenous talent and stories.

“It is an effort to foster greater understanding,” said artistic director Kevin Loring, a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation in British Columbia. “There’s a hunger for Indigenous stories, there’s a hunger to see our people up on the stage.”” by Metis-Dene playwright Marie Clements and directed by Muriel Miguel, from the Kuna and Rappahannock Nations.across Canada through the portrayal of a woman’s search for answers about her own missing mother and the spirits of other women who have died.

 

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the welfare cycle continues

I suppose all paid for

That's tremendous!! I love that indigenous cultures all over the world, have begun once more, to feel a sense of pride in who they were, and are. As a military brat I traveled with my family & saw the beauty of humanity's diversity; but in some way this feels like segregation.

So indigenous want two kicks at the can - they want to be in regular theatre and also on a separate indigenous theatre. CBCIndigenous

Canada has way too much money.

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