Echoes of the Homesick Heart is a timely and important verbatim theatre project that tells a multi-generational story exploring one family’s connection and disconnection between language, culture, and community. In order to rediscover what was lost, and to move forward in understanding, each generation must learn from the other with the help of wily trickster and teacher Sek̓lép (coyote). Based on over 40 in-person interviews conducted directly by Laura Michel across the Secwépemc Nation, Echoes of the Homesick Heart shares stories of this land by incorporating lived experiences and the real-life voices of various community members ranging from youth to elders. The screening event will feature a special presentation of the filmed 2022 production and a panel discussion with an engaging group of theatre artists, musical artists, and language specialists, including:
There will also be a Lobby display from Shay Paul and the Indigenous Resurgence Project, and a sister event at the Kamloops Art Gallery on June 21.
100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards this bursary, which bursary reflects the principles of responsible community-based research, which prioritizes community involvement and ensures that research initiatives create mutual benefit for Indigenous communities. Rooted in reciprocity and cultural revitalization, the bursary aims to support emerging Secwepemc scholars committed to sustaining and reclaiming their language. For more information about the bursary, contact Laura Michel lmichel@wctlive.ca
LAURA MICHEL Playwright ERIC COATES Director KIRK SMITH Videography & Editing HAILEY VERBONAC Set, Lighting, and Projection Designer BONNIE ACKO Costume Designer JEREMY KNEESHAW Sound Designer ANDREW KUSHNIR Dramaturge KELSEY RAE Stage Manager DONNA SHARPE Assistant Stage Manager DANI FOISY & DANIEL JEWISON Camera Operators ASHLEY HIIBNER & KENDRA MARTIN Lighting & Sound Technicians JAMES BEFURT Video & Video Sound Technician
SPECIAL EVENT BUY TICKETS Location Paramount Theatre 503 Victoria Street Show Times June 22, 2025 12pm - 3pm TICKETS BY DONATION: All proceeds from this event will support the Echoes of the Homesick Heart Bursary for Secwepemcstin Language Revitalization. Cash or card accepted at the door. Online tickets using the link above will be set at a minimum $5 donation with the option to add more.
SPECIAL EVENT
BUY TICKETS
Paramount Theatre 503 Victoria Street
June 22, 2025 12pm - 3pm
TICKETS BY DONATION: All proceeds from this event will support the Echoes of the Homesick Heart Bursary for Secwepemcstin Language Revitalization. Cash or card accepted at the door. Online tickets using the link above will be set at a minimum $5 donation with the option to add more.