2019-09-21 20:00 2019-09-23 22:00 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: Finding Wolastoq Voice

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/22152

Finding Wolastoq Voice is a powerful debut work from Indigenous artist-turned-playwright Samaqani Cocahq (Natalie Sappier) of Tobique First Nation, a leading voice in New Brunswick’s thriving Indigenous art scene. Featuring the evocative choreography of dancer Aria Evans, this beautiful dance-theatre hybrid is the deeply personal coming-of-age story of a young Wolastoqiyik woman who is awakened by the voices of her ancestors. Evans draws on her experiences as a woman of mixed race...

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Azrieli Studio,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
September 21 - 23, 2019
September 21 - 23, 2019
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Indigenous arts Theatre Dance Festival events
  • ≈ 1 hour · No intermission

Finding Wolastoq Voice is a powerful debut work from Indigenous artist-turned-playwright Samaqani Cocahq (Natalie Sappier) of Tobique First Nation, a leading voice in New Brunswick’s thriving Indigenous art scene.

Featuring the evocative choreography of dancer Aria Evans, this beautiful dance-theatre hybrid is the deeply personal coming-of-age story of a young Wolastoqiyik woman who is awakened by the voices of her ancestors. Evans draws on her experiences as a woman of mixed race (Mi’kmaq/Black/British) to beautifully convey feelings of sorrow, grace, and hope.

Andy Moro has created an organic, natural world that shifts and moves seamlessly, providing the foundation for this inspiring work.


Yut keti nomihtuweq amalhapomkahtimok sakihtaksik kisihtahatok Wolastoqi amalhocossawet naka tokec nutatkuhket Samaqani Cocahq (Natalie Sappier), Neqotkukew.  ‘Takonutomon weckuwikitpon ‘cimaciw amsqahs pilsqehsisuwit naka letisuwit tokiw tuhkimit nikanapasihticik ‘kansuhs.

Wolastoqey translation

Artists

  • natalie-sappier
    Playwright and composer Samaqani Cocahq (Natalie Sappier)
  • thomas-morgan-jones
    Director Thomas Morgan Jones
  • Set and Lighting Designer Andy Moro
  • michael-doherty
    Sound Designer Michael Doherty
  • sherry-headshot
    Costume Designer Sherry Kinnear
  • tammy-faulkner
    Stage Manager Tammy Faulkner