From Saturday, September 30th Thru some of the first Days of October in St. Catharines/Niagara. See Details Below
A News Release and Invite to All from the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre
Posted September 29th, 2023 on Niagara At Large
Niagara, Ontario – In June 2021, the federal government announced the creation a new statutory holiday known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be recognized 30 September each year.
This day fulfills the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call-to-Action #80 and will serve as a day of remembrance, reflection, action and learning. Since 2013, 30 September has been known as Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the tragic history and long-standing effects of residential schools.
Reflect and explore the experiences, history, voices and distinct culture of Indigenous Peoples on this important day. Scroll down to learn more about events, films and concerts taking place around The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
ALL EVENTS + TICKETS (https://firstontariopac.ca?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467)MUSIC, ART + MOREAT THE FIRSTONTARIO PERFORMING ARTS CENTREhttps://firstontariopac.ca/online/Article/EventArticle-2324PAC04-The-Circle?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467
This special edition of The Circle will take place on Sisters in Spirit Day, an annual day to honour and remember the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people, and to support grieving families and community members.
Featured artist Geneviève Gros-Louis Salamone is a renowned violinist, film composer and producer from the Huron-Wendat Nation, whose music has graced esteemed events like Cannes Film Festival, Paris Fashion Week, and Wendake International Pow Wow, captivating audiences with her cultural storytelling.
Following the Sisters in Spirit walk, which begins at St. Catharines City Hall at 5pm, all are welcome to join The Circle where two formidable artists will share their gifts in Robertson Theatre.
HONOURING SISTERS IN SPIRIT | WED 4 OCT (https://firstontariopac.ca/online/Article/EventArticle-2324PAC04-The-Circle?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467)https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2324FEST16-Living-Mino-Exhibit?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467
Living Mino Bimaadiziwin: An Indigenous Journey through the Arts is curated/directed by Michele-Elise Burnett, Artistic Director of Celebration of Nations and President of Kakekalanicks Indigenous Consulting Company. This immersive visual and audio exhibition showcases artefacts and a variety of visual artwork by Indigenous artists and can be experienced in Robertson Theatre on Thurs 28 Sept from 4-7pm and on Sat 30 Sept 11am to 7pm.
LIVING MINO BIMAADIZIWIN • 28 + 30 SEPT (https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2324FEST16-Living-Mino-Exhibit?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467
INDIGENOUS VOICES AND STORIESAT THE FILM HOUSEhttps://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-23FILM09-Bones-of-Crows?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2324FEST07-War-Pony?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467
Two films from Indigenous filmmakers come to The Film House on Sat 30 Sept for The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Bones of Crows (https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-23FILM09-Bones-of-Crows?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) is told through the eyes of Cree Matriarch Aline Spears as she survives a childhood in Canada’s residential school system. She uses her uncanny ability to understand and translate codes into working for a special division of the Canadian Air Force as a Cree code talker in World War II. Directed by Gina Gammell & Riley Keough, War Pony (https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2324FEST07-War-Pony?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) follows the interlocking stories of two Lakota boys growing up on Pine Ridge Reservation. Bound by their shared search for belonging, each of the boys grapple with identity, family, and loss, as they navigate their unique paths to manhood.
Catch Bones of Crows at 3pm and War Pony at 7pm.BONES OF CROWS | SAT 30 SEPT (https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-23FILM09-Bones-of-Crows?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467)WAR PONY | SAT 30 SEPT (https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-2324FEST07-War-Pony?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467)https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-23FILM10-The-Nature-of-Healing?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467 This full-length feature documentary is the spoken Truth of seven Survivors of the Mohawk Institute, Canada’s first and longest running Indian residential school. From victim to Survivor to activist, this is a story of resistance, resilience and healing. The Elders, Grandfathers and Grandmothers who speak do so not only for themselves, but for the thousands of children across Turtle Island who never could. Thursday’s screening is sold-out, but a second screening has been added on Tue 3 Oct at 3pm at The Film House. THE NATURE OF HEALING | TUE 3 OCT (https://firstontariopac.ca/Online/Article/EventArticle-23FILM10-The-Nature-of-Healing?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467)OTHER EVENTS AND RESOURCESNational Day for Truth & Reconciliation Flag Raising (https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraRegionalNativeCentre/?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) • Fri 29 Sept at 10am • Front steps of St. Catharines City Hall. 9th Annual Nurturing Our Roots Traditional Powwow (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=698786568962194&set=a.630461469128038&utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) • Sat 7 Oct at 12nn • Meridian Centre. Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action (https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) — The 94 Calls to Action (CTAs) are actionable recommendations meant to aid the healing process in two ways: acknowledging the full, horrifying history of the residential schools system, and creating systems to prevent these abuses from ever happening again in the future. Orange Shirt Society (https://orangeshirtday.org/?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) — Growing awareness of the individual, family and community intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools Downie Wenjack Fund (https://downiewenjack.ca/support-us/?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) — part of Gord Downie’s legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. Visit us online for box office + parking info (https://firstontariopac.ca/online/article/contact?utm_source=FirstOntario+PAC&utm_campaign=c188d37f2f-EMAIL-28-SEPT&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db304ae379-c188d37f2f-420345467) The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre acknowledges the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of St. Catharines, our long-time partnership with Brock University and our donors, sponsors and members for their ongoing support. 23/24 Season Sponsors include FirstOntario Credit Union, DJB Human Resources Advisory, Critelli’s Fine Furniture, Niagara Conservatory of Music, Niagara Trailers, LandPro Planning Solutions, Axzora Group and Elite Developments. Reach out to Andrea Boitor, Business & Partnership Associate at aboitor@firstontariopac.ca (mailto:aboitor@firstontariopac.ca?subject=Sponsorship) for sponsorship and advertising opportunities.READ IN BROWSER (https://mailchi.mp/firstontariopac/2023-pac-5145048?e=d0767d1b20)
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