ACKNOWLEGMENTS
TO THE LAND & THE FIRST PEOPLES
The land we walk on belongs to the creator. For the Anisnabeg peoples that is Gitchi Manitou and for the Wendat peoples that is Aataentsic. The earth does not belong to humanity but rather humanity belongs to the earth. The land was created to be enjoyed by all living beings. A principle reflected in the dish with one spoon covenant. Taking only what we need to preserve our earth for future generations, leaving some for others as a sign of our respect and caring, and keeping it clean to sustain the land for living generations to come.
Our performance is taking place on the traditional territory of the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee confederacy, the Wendat peoples and the Mississaugas of the credit. We recognize that the land covered by Treaty 13 is held by the Mississaugas of the credit First Nation. We also listen to the echoes of the creator and respect the beauty of Mother Earth, while aiming to learn and draw wisdom from first nations, Inuit and Métis traditions.
CALLS TO ACTION:
Ravens Trust is a charity aimed to financially support Indigenous peoples in legal processes; especially those fighting for environmental rights.
Native Land is a platform that allows for research regarding which traditional territories you reside on.
slowdanger
PRIMORDIA’S sound scape is provided solely by slowdanger. They are a Pittsburgh based multidisciplinary performance entity founded in 2013 by Anna Thompson & Taylor Knight. Their work has been featured throughout U.S, Canada & Europe in venues ranging from theatre to gallery, warehouse to nightclub.
GRATITUDE
Thank you to the faculty at The Creative School and our community for your unwavering support throughout our journey. We offer a special thanks to Kate Hilliard for providing us artists with valuable resources, support and care to bring PRIMORDIA to fruition.