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Drama Anthologies (multiple Authors)

DraMetis

Three Plays by Metis Authors

by (author) Maria Campbell, Marie Humber Clements & Greg Daniels

Publisher
Theytus Books
Initial publish date
Nov 2001
Category
Anthologies (multiple authors)
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780919441941
    Publish Date
    Nov 2001
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

DraMétis is the first anthology to focus on the emerging discipline of Métis drama. The pieces have all been previously produced and highlight the diversity of Métis drama being written and performed in Canada.

About the authors

Maria Campbell is a Métis writer, playwright, filmmaker, scholar, teacher, community organizer, activist, and elder. Halfbreed is regarded as a foundational work of Indigenous literature in Canada. She has authored several other books and plays, and has directed and written scripts for a number of films. She has also worked with Indigenous youth in community theatre and advocated for the hiring and recognition of Indigenous people in the arts. She has mentored many Indigenous artists during her career, established shelters for Indigenous women and children, and run a writers’ camp at the national historical site at Batoche, where every summer she produces commemorative events on the anniversary of the battle of the 1885 North-West Resistance. Maria Campbell is an officer of the Order of Canada and holds five honorary doctorates.

Maria Campbell's profile page

Marie Humber Clements' profile page

Greg Daniels' profile page