Drama

Suitable for primary students.

Interview with William S. Yellow Robe Jr., an Assiniboine playwright, who wrote Better-n-Indians, Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers and The Independence of Eddie Rose.

Discussion of two plays: The Rez Sisters and the sequel, Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing.

"This paper looks at the development of Indigenous theatre in Australia and considers how increased mainstream production opportunities have facilitated this expansion of Indigenous theatre practice."

Review of the 1982 Indigenous People's Theatre Celebration.

To Access Article, Scroll Down to Page 6-8. Comments on the current status of Aboriginal performance and drama in Canada. To access article scroll to p. 6.

Recounts events at workshop on reconciliation at annual conference of Adult Learning Australia.

Examines the different beliefs and rituals of Greek and Apache theatre performance.

Provides an interpretation of the winter ceremony and the Kwakwaka'wakw's relationship to the salmon.

Red Sky is a Toronto-based company that shapes contemporary world Indigenous performance in dance, theatre and music. This website includes links to productions, touring, gallery, blog, navigate the treeline, community connections, and press.

Includes discussion questions, classroom activities, and curriculum connections.

"This chapter describes an innovative approach to engaging Aboriginal youth using theatre workshops to address issues affecting their health, such as peer pressure, addictions, suicide, gangs, and lack of self-esteem." Chapter 5 from Passion for Action in Child and Family Services: Voice from the Prairies edited by Sharon McKay, Don Fuchs, Ivan Brown.

Educational Theatre Thesis (Ph.D.)--New York University, 1999.

Drama Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2010.

Comments on Indigenous women who, despite colonial efforts to silence their voices, are telling their stories through literature and drama.

Women's Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2010.

Adult Education and Counselling Psychology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Toronto, 2010.

Book reviews of: Native American Drama: A Critical Perspective by Christy Stanlake and Native American Performance and Representation edited by S. E. Wilmer.

Discusses play by Waawaate Fobister about the experience of being a two-spirited Aboriginal man.

Film highlights play put on by high school Aboriginal students from Winnipeg's North End and Francophone students from Saint-Boniface. Discussion follows. Accompanying material: Riel Country: [Study Guide]. Duration: 49:05.

Guide to accompany film, Riel Country. Target audience is high school.

Article subjects include the televised CBC drama 'Riel,' and Louis Riel's authorship of poetry and fables.

Historical note:

The purpose of the Riel project is to publish a critical edition of all the writings of Louis Riel. The edition is to present a printed version faithful to what Riel himself wrote, being "critical" in the sense that errors will be noted, variants recorded, and annotations furnished. In English / French.

Play script.

Survey finds that creative arts make a significant contribution to the safety, development and well-being of the participants.

Musical, with the Wasaychigan Hill Reserve of 1992 as the background, features a multitude of characters named Rose. Originally published byTalonbooks, Vancouver, BC, 2003.

This file consists of a presentation by Floyd Favel, Artistic Director of the only professional Aboriginal theatre company in Toronto. Favel states that culture is the cornerstone of all civilizations, and having people understand the importance of culture "is an uphill battle." Favel believes that if "you concentrate on culture it alleviates many, many other problematic areas because...you are dealing directly with a person's feelings, ideas and memories. He appeals to the Commissioners for any funding from government sources to help the Theatre continue.

This file contains a presentation by Marie Mumford, Sandra Laronde and Elaine Bomberry relating to Aboriginal people in Canada involved in the arts and culture. A number of Aboriginal organizations and schools involved in art, dance, theater and music exist in Canada and most could benefit from government funding. Some students who cannot afford to pay tuition are sometimes funded by their First Nations or through family and relatives, but the presenters feel that Aboriginal art and culture would thrive if more financial assistance was available for students.

Showcases the award winning cultural performing arts organization and professional training centre. Includes tabs to view list of productions, special events, training, volunteer information, and other related links.

File contains one poster and one brochure from the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company. The poster was for their annual Louis Riel celebrations for November 16 & 17, 2005.

Historical note:

Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company was formed in 1999 in Saskatoon. They feature original work by Saskatchewan Aboriginal artists. For more information go to www.sntc.ca

Comments on an interactive children's play, Caribou Song, that involves the audience to sing in Cree. Article located by scrolling to page 10.

Looks at four talented graduates, trained in writing, singing and acting, about to enter the film industry. Article located by scrolling to page 16.

English Thesis (M.A.)--University of New Brunswick, 1994.

Book review of Vols. 1, 2, and 3 of: Critical Perspectives on Canadian Theatre in English edited by Ric Knowles.

Broad overview of drama highlights the work of Tomson Highway, George Ryga, and Maria Campbell.

Interview with the playwright, whose works include: The Death of a Chief, Blade, , Job's Wife and A Marginal Man.

Focuses on three of the "grandmothers" of Native theatre: Eizabeth Miguel (aka Lisa Mayo), Gloria Miguel and Muriel Miguel, who now face discrimination in the theatre world due to their advanced age.

Dramatic Art Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of California, Berkeley, 1981.

Documentary on residential schools. Total duration: 51:48 in 6 parts.

Looks at a unique charitable organization, Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, that brings First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture, history and language to theatre performances. Article located by scrolling to page 15.

Looks at the production, programming, events, education and outreach provided by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC). Located by scrolling to page 14.

Looks at a play based on a remarkable Aboriginal woman and the mystery surrounding her death. Article located by scrolling to page 9.

English Literatures, Philosophy and Languages Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Wollongong, 2007.

Summarizes George Ryga's life and career.

Public Health Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2010.

Describes the history of the theatre and conducts an interview with the three sisters who founded the company in 1976.

Theatre Thesis (M.A.)--Binghamton University (SUNY), 2008.

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council uses theatre to talk about the risks of HIV/AID.

Describes initiative undertaken by Twin Fish and urban ink theatre groups in Williams Lake, British Columbia. Project involved youth in the development of a short play entitled Damed if You Do, What it Don't as part media and performance training.

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Denver, 2002.

English Thesis (M.A.)--Dalhousie University, 2012.