Qwalena: The Wild Woman Who Steals Children

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
Doors 3:45p, Event 4:30 - 6:30
This is a free ECU community event

Qwalena: The Woman Who Steals Children

Indigenous storytellers Dallas Yellowfly & Alysha Collie bring "Qwalena: The Wild Woman Who Steals Children'' to life in this unique and scary theatrical multimedia storytelling performance. The purpose of this performance is to promote anti-racism, create awareness of the Indian Act and the intergenerational impacts of Residential Schools while strengthening communities through education.

By blending oral tradition, multimedia, mature content and a bit of humour, Yellowfly hopes to promote an understanding of present day impacts of the Indian Act and how Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island are trying to break the cycles of oppression caused by Residential Schools.

Dallas Yellowfly and Alysha Collie share their life experiences to create more visibility for Indigenous voices and perspectives. For over a decade these Indigenous Educational Storytellers have been educating and entertaining crowds across the country. This transformative storytelling experience can change perspectives in your government or corporate workspace. Packed with powerful truths and mature subject matter, these workshops will encourage your team to grow, to unlearn, to decolonize their perspectives and be confident advocates for Indigenous communities.

This event is organized by the 2D + Experimental Animation Program, funded by the Decolonization and Indigenization Fund, and with additional support from Daina Warren, Director of the Aboriginal Gathering Place.

WARNING:

This performance includes potentially triggering conversations surrounding physical abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, and homicide. Strobe lights for those who are photosensitive and loud sounds to those with auditory sensitivities also may be a trigger.