On this national day of Truth and Reconciliation, The Capitol Theatre acknowledges its duty and privilege to amplify Indigenous stories, voices and performers here on the traditional, unceded territory of sn̓ʕay̓ckstx Sinixt Arrow Lakes and the Yaqan Nukij Lower Kootenay Band peoples. At the link below, find a short playlist of videos from the last year that talk about many aspects of present day Indigenous life, music, dance and stories. For those who feel moved and able to do so, there are links below to donate. 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.
On September 30, 2021, students, teachers, and families are invited to experience Mistatim, an unforgettable story of reconciliation for children. Red Sky Performance’s acclaimed stage production has been digitally reimagined, featuring music co-created by TSO musicians and Indigenous music creators. Under a prairie sky, a simple wooden fence is all that separates Calvin on his ranch and Speck on her reservation. In many ways, they are worlds apart - that is, until a wild horse turns their worlds upside down. Order Mistatim today for viewing in your school, classroom or home on September 30th
Developed in 2001, the goals of Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of the Residential Schools are to: acknowledge the experiences of, and the impacts and consequences of Canada’s Residential School System on Aboriginal peoples; to create a public and historical record of this period in Canadian history that could be easily accessed by Canadians; and to promote public awareness, understanding and education of the history and legacy of residential schools. Through documentation, acknowledgment and education, the goal of the exhibition is also to assist in promoting understanding and reconciliation in Canada about residential schools.
Namwayut: We Are All One. Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
Chief Robert Joseph shares his experience as a residential school survivor and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation
Support for those affected:
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their residential school experience.
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society Emergency Crisis line is also available 24/7 for counselling support: 1-800-721-0066.
The Capitol Theatre acknowledges that we operate on the traditional unceded territory of the sn̓ʕay̓ckstx Sinixt Arrow Lakes peoples and the
Yaqan Nukij Lower Kootenay Band peoples.