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 affected 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 these women affected change in Canada and how their actions have shaped our lives.
(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 February 21-24, 2023)
One performance: 1 hour $820 + HST
Travel and accommodation fees will be added for engagements beyond Southwestern, Western Ontario, and Ottawa.
Combine 1 performance of Harriet is My Hero with 1 performance of The Spirit of Harriet Tubman or Things My Fore- Sisters Saw in same half day: $1120 + HST* Included in these fees is $50 to support the artist’s travel expenses
Online Video On Demand
One performance: 65 minutes video + 20 minute Q& A session $470
One performance: 65 minutes video + 60 minute Q& A session $570
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