Things My Fore-Sisters Saw
Languages
English
Discipline
Drama
Availability
In-Person, Online
Number of participants
In-person: 300, Video: 500, Online Q&A: 60
Themes
Black Legacy, North American History
Age
Seniors, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
About this program
Participants will meet four women of African descent who effected significant social change in Canada: Marie-Joseph Angelique, a slave in Montreal; Rose Fortune, the first policewoman in North America; Mary-Ann Shad, educator and journalist and Viola Desmond who wouldn’t give in to segregation. Participants will understand how the actions of these women have shaped our lives in Canada.
(Grades 5 – 6 with with pre-performance preparation)
Curriculum Links
Dramatic interpretation of history; contributions of visible minorities; explain and demonstrate the use of different patterns in creating effects; recognize appropriate themes; evaluate the quality of a drama performance.
Artist
Pricing
In person (Available in Ottawa from March 31st to April 4th, 2025)
One performance: $925 + HST*
Combine with 1 performance of Harriet Is My Hero: 2 performances: $1,275 + HST*
$1.50 per each additional participant up to 350 participants.
*Pricing for Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. For other regions, please contact MASC for pricing.
Online Video On Demand
One performance: 65 minutes video + 20 minute Q& A session $480
One performance: 65 minutes video + 60 minute Q& A session $580
Published fees are for schools; fees for other settings are subject to change.
Venues over 25 km from Ottawa centre will be charged a travel fee for artist’s transportation costs.
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