Indigenous Theatre Slowly Making Strides in Edmonton – Vue Weekly
Creating Space for Indigenous Stories
While there are many choices when it comes to taking in a show in Edmonton, there has been a significant lack of Indigenous-led theatre.
However, according to some artists and other professionals around the city, that is starting to change.
Lorne Cardinal is an accomplished actor of stage, television and film. He was a regular cast member on the popular show Corner Gas and has made appearances in films such as the 2002 crime thriller Insomnia, starring Al Pacino.
“The whole stereotype of the Indigenous Indian still exists. It still happens now, but it’s a slow rising tide—but Hollywood still has the image of the noble savage,” he says.
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