#ReconcileThis

#ReconcileThis is an initiative to uplift and amplify Indigenous voices by activating and sharing stories, languages, cultures and perspectives through provocative digital performances and conversations, highlighting the importance of reconciliation and healing within communities.

For 2024, #ReconcileThis was led by Josh Languedoc, an artist, storyteller, and proud member of Saugeen First Nation living in the Nehiyawak territory of Amiskwaciy. Established Indigenous artists – Fire Carriers – have been paired with up-and-coming young artists to explore their youthful visions through a collaborative creative process. Their upcoming videos will showcase the unique talents of each group and encourage meaningful conversations around reconciliation. 

Check back for upcoming videos and listen to the new #ReconcileThis anthem from Indigenous hip-hop artist MC RedCloud now!

  • Hashtag
  • Spark
  • Flame
  • Growth

Fire carriers

  • skyler-anderson-bio
    Skyler Anderson
  • barry-bilinsky-headshot-2022-bio
    Barry Bilinsky
  • todd-houseman
    Contributing Artist Todd Houseman
  • mike-metawabin
    Contributing Artist Mike Metawabin
  • Michaela Washburn
  • Kelsey Wavey
  • Colin Wolf
  • josh-languedoc-headshots-oct-2022-0089
    Associate Producer, #ReconcileThis Josh Languedoc

Year one

For the first year of #ReconcileThis, led by Paula Chinkiwsky, the Fire Starters crafted digital stories responding to the hashtag, each offering a distinct voice on reconciliation. Their collective creativity set the stage for the project, culminating in Papakanje, a live concert experience at the NAC, where these voices resonated through powerful performances.

Fire starters

  • Sarain Fox
  • DJ Kookum
  • Isaac Murdoch
  • Sarah Podemski
  • Tamara Podemski
  • Zoey Roy
Learn more

#ReconcileThis is dedicated to elevating Indigenous voices through provocative online performances and conversations—sharing our Truths, our Stories, our Way.

In response to the confirmation of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, #ReconcileThis reflects the frustration many Indigenous people feel and poses the question: What does reconciliation really mean?

“#ReconcileThis is a response that I think captures how many Indigenous people are feeling right now. We are saddened and rightfully angered by this confirmation of our missing relatives but we’re also excited, inspired, and energized and we are standing up. This is an opportunity to channel all this energy to create awareness and activation and powerful, compelling art to bring a spotlight to the issues, experiences, and realities of Indigenous people, and to celebrate the strength and beauty of our cultures from coast to coast to coast.”
Kevin Loring, Artistic Director, Indigenous Theatre

As part of this four-year initiative, thanks to generous support from Meta, NAC Indigenous Theatre will look to offer funding and production equipment to transformative Indigenous voices to share stories, languages, histories, cultures, and perspectives.

By sparking further conversations and creative responses, we invite an opportunity for learning and engaging in honest, difficult, yet productive discussions about reconciliation.

“We cannot change what has happened in the past, we can empower the future, and this is certainly what this project is about.”
Lori Marchand, Managing Director, Indigenous Theatre

#Reconcilethis

#ReconcileThis is dedicated to elevating Indigenous voices through provocative online performances and conversations—sharing our Truths, our Stories, our Way.

In response to the confirmation of unmarked graves at the Kamloops Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc, #ReconcileThis reflects the frustration many Indigenous people feel and poses the question: What does reconciliation really mean?

“#ReconcileThis is a response that I think captures how many Indigenous people are feeling right now. We are saddened and rightfully angered by this confirmation of our missing relatives but we’re also excited, inspired, and energized and we are standing up. This is an opportunity to channel all this energy to create awareness and activation and powerful, compelling art to bring a spotlight to the issues, experiences, and realities of Indigenous people, and to celebrate the strength and beauty of our cultures from coast to coast to coast.”
Kevin Loring, Artistic Director, Indigenous Theatre

As part of this four-year initiative, thanks to generous support from Meta, NAC Indigenous Theatre will look to offer funding and production equipment to transformative Indigenous voices to share stories, languages, histories, cultures, and perspectives.

By sparking further conversations and creative responses, we invite an opportunity for learning and engaging in honest, difficult, yet productive discussions about reconciliation.

“We cannot change what has happened in the past, we can empower the future, and this is certainly what this project is about.”
Lori Marchand, Managing Director, Indigenous Theatre