Native Earth Performing Arts

1. How does the agency address equity, inclusion and awareness? - Native Earth inclusive vision aims to reflect the artistic directions of members of the Indigenous community - Native Earth is guided by 7 traditional principles: - By following these principles, Native Earth believes it not only honour Indigenous values, but are universal to all cultures

1.1. - Courage - Generosity - Tolerance - Strength of Character - Patience - Humility - Wisdom

2. What services/programs are there for Ontario students and their families? - Native Earth Performing Arts creates, develop and produce plays depicting the Aboriginal experience in Canada - NAPA is dedicated to Aboriginal expression and experience within Canada - NAPA is passionate about addressing barriers that exist between, and within cultures - School Groups are welcome! Teachers are provided material to accompany visits

3. How are services/programs accessed? - Native Earth was featured in Accessiblity Ontario highlighting the work they are doing to make their performances more accessible - Tickets are available up to one hour before each show begins. Tickets can be purchased, telephone, online or at the theatre (585 Dundas Street East) - NEPA provides a neighbour discount to Regent Park community members

4. What are the vision and goals of the agency? - Native Earth Performing Arts is Canada's not-for-profit and oldest professional Indigenous theatre company - The goal and vision of Native Earth is to develop, produce and present professional artistic expressions of the Indigenous experience in Canada - The mission of Native Earth is to fulfill a community of artistic visions through stage productions, new script development and internships

5. Other information: - NEPA is Canada's oldest professional Indigenous theatre company