The Land Acknowledgment, or As you like it is thought-provoking, confrontational and will challenge you to look into the true meaning and lack of meaning behind Land Acknowledgements. This is a must-see radical retelling by Cliff Cardinal is a devastating yet laugh-out-loud examination of land acknowledgments as cultural and political practice and offers us the unvarnished truth of the state of the reconciliation process between Indigenous communities and colonial settlers in Canada.
Cardinal addresses the horrors of residential schools with concrete details and will ask you uncomfortable questions to consider. "How far were the children’s unmarked graves from the back doors of those schools? And how much was the distance determined by convenience? How much by the need for secrecy?" Part standup, part dramatic monologue, it pokes fun at non-Indigenous Canadians who offer trite acknowledgments instead of using their resources and platforms to make meaningful change.
“A Brutally funny and honest.” – The Globe and Mail Critic’s Pick
“It is anarchic and tender and seething and raw. And important for us now." – Istvan Reviews
AUDIENCE ADVISORY
At Crow's Theatre we aim to be surprising, unpredictable, and urgent. While we hope to avoid 'spoilers' when promoting our productions, some of our shows deal with war and its associated violence, colonization, adult language, sexual violence, gun violence, mass murder, and suicide.
Cost:
General Admission = $30
Student = $25