On September 30th, Perchance Theatre at Cupids recognized the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, as an opportunity to commemorate the legacy of residential schools. We reflected on Canada’s colonial legacy and what we can learn from Indigenous artists, activists and knowledge-keepers.
We should honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities on this day and every day. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. It is a time for discovery and education.
Image and links courtesy Government of Canada – Indigenous Arts Culture and Heritage
Public Art from The Rooms to Makkovik: Business and the Arts NL has compiled a list of works across the province to educate and spark conversation. Click here for locations and links.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Classical Artist Playlist: Orchestras Canada have compiled a First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Classical Artist Playlist. We encourage you to listen and share these great works of music, performed by magnificent musicians. Available on Spotify and YouTube.
What can you do? First Light is a community-based non-profit that serves the urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous community alike through a range of programs and services. If you’re looking for ways to recognize Orange Shirt Day, First Light has created a handy guide with some simple steps that you can take.
We should honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities on this day and every day. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. It is a time for discovery and education.
Image and links courtesy Government of Canada – Indigenous Arts Culture and Heritage
Public Art from The Rooms to Makkovik: Business and the Arts NL has compiled a list of works across the province to educate and spark conversation. Click here for locations and links.
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Classical Artist Playlist: Orchestras Canada have compiled a First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Classical Artist Playlist. We encourage you to listen and share these great works of music, performed by magnificent musicians. Available on Spotify and YouTube.
What can you do? First Light is a community-based non-profit that serves the urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous community alike through a range of programs and services. If you’re looking for ways to recognize Orange Shirt Day, First Light has created a handy guide with some simple steps that you can take.
Perchance Theatre's 2021 Season has come to a close!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Cupids this season.
Please stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming this fall!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Cupids this season.
Please stay tuned for an exciting announcement coming this fall!
