Directed by the multi-talented Greenlandic artist Laakuluk Williamson Bathory and starring Iqaluit’s Vinnie Karetak and Charlotte Qamaniq, Qaumma is a powerful theatrical exploration of the pain and trauma of colonization experienced by Inuit—both historically and in the present day.
We were sad when we missed the sold-out run of Bear Grease at the National Arts Centre (NAC) last year, so when we heard a holiday special edition was coming this winter, we knew we had to catch it before it was too late!
Time flies when you’re having fun — and it’s already been five years since NAC Indigenous Theatre’s inaugural season in 2019. There’s certainly lots to celebrate: telling fascinating and important stories on one of national theatre’s biggest stages, overcoming a global pandemic and not to mention the commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices in the arts community.
Connecting the kinship between Indigenous women, their land and their waterways, the National Theatre Centre (NAC) Indigenous Theatre’s performance of HOMELANDS brings storytelling and dance together in one fluid multimedia production from Sept. 19–20.
What began as a social media initiative to amplify Indigenous voices across social media, #ReconcileThis seeks Indigenous artists to create digital performances creating a movement to spark conversations as a response to the hashtag. Now in its second year, #ReconclieThis is looking for Indigenous artists to collaborate with Indigenous youth and young artists as the next phase in this project.
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Since the inaugural year of Indigenous Theatre at the NAC began five years ago, programming for the 2024-25 year promises stories across nations and communities focused on resiliency, humour and celebrating our matriarchs. Apt613 sat down with the Artistic Director of the NAC Indigenous Theatre Department, Kevin Loring, to talk more about what we can expect from the performances this season.
Every first Monday of the month, Apartment613 publishes the coolest #ottarts #ottjobs we hear about. All the best arts and culture gigs in our local network. Share a job posting or call for artists: Please send a link to <ottjobs@apt613.ca> and be sure to mention the closing date. Ottawa-Gatineau based opportunities only.
If there’s one thing Michelle Thrush wants you to know, it’s to live life to the fullest. This message shines through her one-woman show, Inner Elder, as she recalls key moments of her life growing up as a Cree woman. Inner Elder ran at the National Arts Centre from April 11-13.
The Spirit Horse Returns was an engaging and educational production by Jodi Contin, Ken MacDonald, the NAC Orchestra and NAC Indigenous Theatre.
Bear Grease is an Indigenous reimagining of the classic 1978 musical Grease, and the result is comedic gold.
Join Apt613 in attending a one-night-only live concert at the National Arts Centre (NAC) for Papakanje, a #ReconcileThis concert, celebrating Indigenous voices.
Alright 613ers, we’ve all gotten a taste of summer, but let’s not rush spring yet! There are so many great events taking place all weekend and throughout the city. Let us know what you get up to!
Matriarchs Uprising: Samantha Sutherland & Aria Evans (Program B) is one of three dance programs by Indigenous women presented by the National Arts Centre (NAC) Dance and NAC Indigenous Theatre last week, aimed at showcasing contemporary Indigenous dance and storytelling. In the emotionally evocative Program B, the audience was carried through rich transformations via two solo dance performances.
The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) today announced its 2023–24 subscription season with five new mainstage productions, through which five Canadian playwrights share their humourous, heartfelt, provocative, and playful visions of how we relate, what we mean to each other, and how much we need to be together.
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