BUILDING SOLIDARITY FROM THE MARGINS A H u m a

Frances Wellink, Canadian Museum of Human Rights for the early mornings and going well beyond the call of duty! For the cast and crew of Dialogues on the Edge – The Initiation, for your talent and perseverance on what was, a very long day! WELCOME STATEMENT Many populations in Canada are living on the edge. [...] This included developing one of the first Indigenous rights-based divest movements; lobbying government officials in Canada, the US, the UK and the EU; supporting and leading mass mobilizations against the fossil fuel industry & climate change; and bringing international recognition to issues in her territory with celebrities and politicians alike. [...] I was humbled by the strength and courage of the women in In 2014 I wrote the play A Tender Path that explores this idea of particular, who not only survived the difficulties of forced learning and putting experiences of historical systemic migration but overcame the injustices of gender-based violence. [...] She is the recipient of the ISPA-International Society of Performing Arts Global Fellowship (2020, 2021) and the Chalmers Arts Fellowship (2019), and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University (honours). [...] The School offers a range of classes in a variety of disciplines such as: creative movement, ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, modern, musical theatre, conditioning and hip hop, as well as specialized programs for boys and adults, combining the best in training, facilities and value in a positive and encouraging environment.