On June 29, we came together virtually to recognize exceptional artists and performance work at the 2020 Dora Awards. We were fortunate to receive nominations in a number of categories and we’re thrilled to see Melissa Joakim take home an award for Outstanding Scenic Design for Prophecy Fog.

Today, Métis student Sam Howden shares their thoughts. To learn more about the work Sam and other Indigenous students are doing to fight for social justice and human rights at X University, check out Wreckonciliation X University.

July marks the beginning of a new year for The Theatre Centre. Everything we’ve accomplished could not have been possible without your presence, feedback, energy, and participation — thank you!

Today, The Theatre Centre joins the arts and culture sector in the #FairnessForArtsON campaign. We are not asking for special treatment. We’re asking for the same reopening terms that equivalent peer industries such as sports and restaurants have already been given. Please join us and help us make some noise.

This month, we’re grateful to share an insightful article about solidarity written by Residency artist Rimah Jabr. Rimah also shared some resources you can look through to learn more about and support Palestinians right now.

That’s a wrap! We continue to be fuelled by the thoughtful discussions, ideas, and creations from the Spring Residency Sharings.

This month you can make a DIY composter at Exploration artist Thomas McKechnie’s full moon ritual, read an incredible article about Blackness and bees by Residency artist Nehal El-Hadi, and tune in to see Nehal share her perspective on text and tactility at Mentoring Artists for Women’s Art and Manitoba Craft Council’s Spring Talk Series.

We rounded up a few videos featuring artists in Residency at The Theatre Centre—see what they’ve been up to! In case you missed our announcement last week, we’re taking a break from Progress this year and using the time to consider how Progress has served the community and what it might look like in the future. If you have several minutes to fill out this survey, we’d love to know your thoughts! For this month’s Learning, Unlearning, we’re talking mutual aid initiatives: find out how you can support them if you’re able or access them if you’re in need.