See
The Chemical Valley Project
Indigenous Treaty Rights at the heart of this excellent show in an unusual space. [read on]
first nations
Review
Fight On! Review
Outstanding show on offer at Espace Knox. [read on]
Festivals
Short Films Cover Large Themes : Montreal First People’s Festival
Short films from the Présence Autochtone Festival. [read on]
Consider
The Malaise of Quebec – Through My Brown Gay Lens
Andrew Potter’s controversial article and resignation raises questions about free speech. [read on]
Festivals
The Slow Wheels of Justice in We Can’t Make the Same Mistake Twice
Obomsawin’s film on Dr. Cindy Blackstock’s fight to provide equal services to children on reserves is subtle and powerful. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1763: The Royal Proclamation & Other Quebec Curios
While King George III is unfortunately known as the tyrant who lost the Thirteen Colonies and who suffered from at least two bouts of mental illness, re-evaluations of this often misunderstood man whose accession was [read on]
Review
Yukonstyle An Emotional Roller Coaster Through the Cold
Gripping production an unflinching look at hard realities. [read on]
Hear
First Peoples’ Festival : Celebrate Diversity
Annual festival features music, film, storytelling, and art by First Nations from around Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the world. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
1608: Everything You Wanted to Know About Champlain & Other Quebec Curios
Champlain: one of the great names of Quebec history, but how well do we know him? Like Jacques Cartier, we are still questioning details about Champlain’s early life, including the exact date of his birth, [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part III & Other Quebec Curios
Part III of our exploration of Quebec’s aboriginal communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec History. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part II & Other Quebec Curios
Part II of a presentation on Quebec’s First Nations and Inuit communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec history. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part I & Other Quebec Curios
On our journey through Quebec history, we take a look at Quebec’s eleven aboriginal groups. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
Aboriginal Communities: Demystifying Terminology & Other Quebec Curios
We take a look at the vocabulary surrounding Canada’s First Nations and Inuit communities. [read on]
& Other Quebec Curios
A Nod Towards Quebec Prehistory & Other Quebec Curios
We explore what Quebec was like in its prehistory stage, up until the First Nations who settled in the area. [read on]
Festivals
Joseph Boyden at the Blue Metropolis
Interview with Joseph Boyden a special opportunity to hear about his craft and bask in his optimism. [read on]
Review
Agokwe: Romeo and Juliet in Fair Canora
Incredible Dora award winning show puts a First Peoples and LGBT spin on Romeo and Juliet. [read on]
Interview
Interview: Andrew Martin talks Fire Song
The lead actor speaks on the problems youths face in First Nations communities [read on]
Consider
Through My Brown Gay Lens: STOP THIS WAR!
We are all fighting a challenging war on many fronts. Now is not the time for apathy. [read on]
Do
Ron Evans: Teller, Teacher, Elder, Explainer
Métis elder Ron Evans doesn’t tell stories in a conventional sense. [read on]
Festivals
Intercultural Storytelling Festival: Lend Them Your Ears
Now hear this! The best storytellers from Canada and Quebec are coming to town to pour honeyed nectar into your imagination. [read on]