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Stories from the Bush - The Woodland Plays of De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Company

Stories from the Bush

The Woodland Plays of De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Company

Edited by Joe Osawabine & Shannon Hengen
Subjects: Indigenous Playwrights, Anthologies
Imprint: Playwrights Canada Press
Paperback : 9780887548154, 208 pages, September 2009

Table of contents

Lupi, The Great White Wolf by Larry E. Lewis
New World Brave by De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre

Ever! That Nanabush! by Daphne Odjig-Beavon and De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre

The Indian Affairs by De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre

New Voices Woman by Larry E. Lewis

The Gift by De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre

Description

The work done by De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre makes a significant contribution to Aboriginal theatre, culture, Canadian theatre and society as a whole. The six plays gathered here were chosen based on their relevancy and significance to the Aboriginal culture and identity, as well as the many milestones they provide in the history of the company and the artistic growth of several of the artists who are leading the artistic direction of the company today.

Among the plays in this collection are the first play to ever be professionally produced in Ojibway, the first play created using the Four Directions Creation Process, and other works that focus on the foundation teachings of Odawa Midewin, using traditional stories to create theatre and explore modern themes on time-honoured values.