We acknowledge and respect the original caretakers of the land that we are finding ourselves on whose good work continues each day, so that we are able to gather, live and work together. Specifically, the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the University of Victoria stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Indigenous Theatre Festival seeks to support the efforts of artists working to invigorate their languages through the medium of theatre. By hosting this festival in collaboration with the Hul’q’umi’num’ Language and Culture Society, Hul’q’umi’num’ Language Academy, Simon Fraser University Indigenous Language Program, and Royal Roads University, we seek to show respect for actors from BC and other territories who perform in their own languages. In the workshops and panels, we hope to strengthen the network for exchanging research-based knowledge on best practices of using theatre as a tool for language reawakening.