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Our Stories are Medicine: Celebrate 5 Years of Indigenous…
In 1969, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe by George Ryga was the first theatre production presented at the newly opened National Arts…
NAC Indigenous Theatre
Kevin Loring Artistic DirectorHomelands © David Hou
Upcoming events
2024-2025 Season
Kidadisokaninan Mashkikíwanon
Our Stories are Medicine.
Welcome to Indigenous Theatre’s 2024-25 season! Embrace the richness of Indigenous stories, traditions, and resilience. This season honours the heart of our communities, the matriarchs who raise us with love, impart wisdom, and hold our communities in their caring hands. Join us in celebrating their vibrant spirit resonating through each performance on our stages.
Packages and series
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A $15 ticket welcoming the Indigenous community
A $15 ticket welcoming the Indigenous community
We are committed to opening our doors and creating a place where the Indigenous community feels a sense of belonging and a connection to us and… We are committed to opening our doors and creating a place… We are committed to opening our doors and creating a place where the Indigenous community feels a sense of belonging and a connection to us and our work.
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exploreIndigenous Cities | The stories here.
Indigenous Cities | The stories here.
A unique audio storytelling experience based on memories from Indigenous community members interpreted by Indigenous artists. A unique audio storytelling experience based on memories… A unique audio storytelling experience based on memories from Indigenous community members interpreted by Indigenous artists.
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#ReconcileThis
#ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices, stories, languages, cultures and perspectives through provocative… #ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify… #ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices, stories, languages, cultures and perspectives through provocative digital performances and conversations.
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Celebrating the stories of Indigenous Theatre
For half a decade, NAC Indigenous Theatre has brought powerful stories to the stage, from the languages of the North to the traditions of the… For half a decade, NAC Indigenous Theatre has brought powerful… For half a decade, NAC Indigenous Theatre has brought powerful stories to the stage, from the languages of the North to the traditions of the West Coast.
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Dancing the Land
Indigenous Theatre invited artists from coast to coast to coast to create brief digital works using the land as their source of inspiration. … Indigenous Theatre invited artists from coast to coast to… Indigenous Theatre invited artists from coast to coast to coast to create brief digital works using the land as their source of inspiration.
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podcast
Our Stories: Indigenous book club
Our book club is back as a podcast! Dive into the myriad of ways Indigenous writers are sharing their stories, from plays to poetry and everything… Our book club is back as a podcast! Dive into the myriad… Our book club is back as a podcast! Dive into the myriad of ways Indigenous writers are sharing their stories, from plays to poetry and everything in between.
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resources
Mental health resource list
It is critical to safeguard your mental wellness. We have gathered a collection of mental health resources aimed at maintaining and improving… It is critical to safeguard your mental wellness. We have… It is critical to safeguard your mental wellness. We have gathered a collection of mental health resources aimed at maintaining and improving mental health and well being.
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Indigenous words colouring pages
Colouring pages featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists from the regions where these languages are spoken. Join us in colouring in these… Colouring pages featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists… Colouring pages featuring artwork created by Indigenous artists from the regions where these languages are spoken. Join us in colouring in these pages and share your work!
Recent stories
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#ReconcileThis Launches Next Phase with Josh Languedoc
A new step in this transformative collaboration between the NAC Indigenous Theatre and Meta Anishinaabe playwright and educator… -
Inner Elder: A journey of resilience through laughter
Gemini Award-winner Michelle Thrush unveils her life with remarkable honesty and humour in her one-woman show, Inner Elder,… -
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The Spirit Horse Returns: A Fun Afternoon of Artmaking with…
The NAC’s Canal Lobby was a creative playground for audience members of all ages on February 11, preceding the NAC Orchestra and… -
What is a Spirit Horse?
The NAC Orchestra and NAC Indigenous Theatre join forces to present The Spirit Horse Returns in Southam Hall Do you know about… -
Fur-ocious satire flipping the script of Canadian history
Frances Končan’s Women of the Fur Trade is a comedic and playful look at Canadian history, re-examining the narratives of Treaty… -
Veteran’s Week at the NAC
Over a hundred years ago, the ‘war to end all wars’ came to an end. This Veterans’ Week, November 5-11, in honour of the brave… -
Gnoondoon, Gwaabmin: I hear you, I see you.
“It’s invisible, eh… this sickness in our hearts. It’s just a thought, really, a thought that makes us sick. It was someone… -
Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer’s Journey to the NAC Stage
Some things are worth waiting for. Over the past 18 months, NAC Indigenous Theatre Artistic Director Kevin Loring’s satirical… -
Kevin Loring’s Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer arrives at…
A contemporary twist on Indigenous Trickster tales As a proud Nlaka’pamux from the Lytton First Nation, Kevin Loring is deeply… -
Eskasoni Theatre Camp: Sparking a passion for theatre
Helping young people find their passion through theatre is the aim of a partnership between the National Arts Centre Arts Alive… -
Ngii-noondam, Niwaabamaa: I hear you, I see you.
“It’s invisible, eh… this sickness in our hearts. It’s just a thought, really, a thought that makes us sick. It was someone…
Videos
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Official Hotel Partner
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Presenting Partner #ReconcileThis
