Rubaboo Arts Festival

ᑭᓴᑭᐦᑲᐃᐧᐣ | You Are Loved

Rubaboo is a Métis-Michif language word and means a rich stew filled with all good things. Rubaboo is a philosophy about what sustains us; it’s about feeding the spirit, and it’s about thriving! For the 15th anniversary of this beloved festival, presented by the Dreamspeakers Festival Society, the chosen theme for this year will be "You Are Loved".

There is so much to experience. Here is a sampling of what to see for yourself:

• opening reception that celebrates their 15th anniversary in style with artists Michelle Thrush and Cikwes
• a family friendly play called Silly Billy (from choreographers Arik Pipestem and Amy Hampton) that shares a story of a rare white buffalo who is unhappy with his uniqueness
• a signature Fusion Experience honouring some incredible young ancestors, the late Troy Emery Twigg, Taran J. Kootenhayoo and Bishop Pipestem
• Amik Tales, a new play from Josh Languedoc that unpacks the oral stories of Amik and his journey to become the next best dam builder
• enticing panels and workshops for Indigenous artists and creatives known as Rubaboo Side Dishes
• Talk Treaty to Me, a collaborative theatre project exploring Treaty 6 relationships through different perspectives
• You Are Loved Dance Party to celebrate who we are and wrap up the festival
  
  
  

The experiences all take place at Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre (8529 Gateway Blvd NW) and Brighton Block (9666 Jasper Ave). Don't miss out on experiencing these incredible performances!