Your new play needs to be on our stage
Bonjour du Nord – c’est Sudbury, on lâche pas. Let's go. Okay, so I'm drilling down into the stories, right? And everyone's talking about the flooding, and yeah, that's serious, ben là, but then I see this headline about Drew Hayden Taylor. He's got a new play, *The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light*, premiering in Vancouver. But get this, it’s all about the forgeries of Norval Morrisseau's work. Voyons donc! You know Morrisseau, the Woodland School artist, Anishinaabe. His stuff is iconic, eh? This isn't just a play; it's a deep dive into what's real and what's *pas vrai*, especially when it comes to Indigenous art that's been exploited.
### Why This Matters for Us
It makes you think, doesn't it? Morrisseau’s legacy, the way his art has been copied and faked, it's a whole vein of ore that goes straight to the heart of cultural appropriation and authenticity. For us up here, with such a strong Indigenous presence and a real connection to the land and its stories, this isn't some distant Vancouver thing. This is about art, truth, and respect. It's about how we value and protect the cultural output of our own people, right here in Northeastern Ontario. It reminds me of how hard we fight to preserve our own Franco-Ontarian culture, you know?
* **Cultural Connection:** Morrisseau's work speaks to the spirit of this land. * **Art and Authenticity:** The play challenges us to consider what makes art "real." * **Northern Voice:** Drew Hayden Taylor, an Anishinaabe playwright from Curve Lake First Nation, brings a vital Northern perspective, even if the play is opening out west. We need his voice here.
Imagine that play on stage at Sudbury Theatre Centre, eh? That's where it belongs, after Vancouver. It would hit different here, knowing the struggles and the beauty of our region. It’s a story about art that was born from this land, and how that art, like the land itself, has been both cherished and exploited. And like the re-greening of Sudbury, sometimes you have to dig deep to find the truth underneath all the slag. This play, it feels like it's doing exactly that.
Bonjour du Nord – c'est Sudbury, on lâche pas. Let's go.
You know, the morning crew on *The Nickel* talks about stuff like this all the time – catch them live at mornings.live!