Our school is hosting “Since Time Immemorial,” a Trickster Theatre production featuring traditional Blackfoot stories passed down orally through generations. With guidance from Elders and teachers, students will create props and perform roles that celebrate and preserve our cultural heritage. This project aims to connect students with our Blackfoot traditions through storytelling, music, and theatrical performace.
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We have exciting news for Alberta schools this fall!
A limited number of Alberta schools can now book a three-day Trickster Theatre residency focused on belonging and inclusion. Through professional theatre, students build empathy, confidence, and meaningful connections.
Over the course of 3 days, 10 to 12 classes — from Grade 1 through to your graduating grade — work together to create and perform a theatrical show.
We handle everything:
This fall’s proposed theme is “You Belong Here” — rooted in inclusivity, identity, and community. Students from all backgrounds come together to explore what it means to belong, and to tell that story through theatre.
Just space and access.
That’s it, we bring the rest.
Students build storytelling skills, creative confidence, and teamwork — while the whole school connects through a shared artistic experience. It’s meaningful, memorable, and it works.
Trickster Theatre has been bringing this process to Alberta schools and communities for over 35 years. This is a rare opportunity to access it at an exceptional price.
If your school is interested, we’d love to connect and walk you through the details.
Key Takeaways: What is Land-Based Learning? It is an educational approach that uses the localThree day residencies now available!
Education in Alberta is shifting toward deeper, more meaningful connections with the world around us. With the focus on Truth and Reconciliation and the updated K-9 curriculum, educators are looking for authentic ways to implement Land-Based Learning.
How do you take a concept deeply rooted in nature and community history and bring it to life inside a school building? That’s where creative, physical learning comes in.
Land-based learning is far more than just taking a class outside for a nature walk. It is an educational philosophy that recognizes the land itself as a teacher. It integrates local natural environments, geography, and ecosystems with the history, cultures, and languages of the people who have always lived there.
Through this approach, learning becomes experiential, holistic, and deeply connected to place.
In Canada, land-based learning is deeply tied to cultural survival, identity, and environmental stewardship. For Indigenous communities, the land is a living archive of history, oral traditions, and traditional ecological knowledge.
Integrating land-based learning into schools is a vital step toward Truth and Reconciliation. It allows Indigenous students to see their heritage and worldviews reflected with pride in their education, while teaching all students the foundational concept of reciprocity—understanding our responsibility to protect and respect the natural world around us.
Schools can embrace land-based learning by weaving the local environment directly into everyday subjects. This can look like:
Taking students out into nature is incredible, but translating those outdoor experiences into lasting, deep understanding can be a challenge. Trickster Theatre helps bridge that gap through the power of physical storytelling.
Here is how we partner with your school to elevate land-based learning:
Whether your school is in a major city centre, a rural farming town, or a remote Indigenous community, we bring the theatre to you. The Trickster travels to every corner of the province, arriving with professional actors, high-tech lighting and sound equipment, and a costume for every child.
We never use “cookie-cutter” scripts. Every single school community has a different relationship with the land they stand on. We work closely with your staff to choose a unique theme that reflects your specific geography, local history, and cultural goals. Because any theme is possible with us, we adapt entirely to the needs and circumstances of your school.
Through our one-week residencies or short workshops, students don’t just talk about the land, they become part of it. Students act out the life cycle of a local forest, dramatize the history of a nearby river, or bring local oral histories to life on stage. When students physically embody a concept, the learning sticks with them for a lifetime.
Give your students an unforgettable creative experience that honours the land, connects to the curriculum, and celebrates your local community. We guarantee 100% satisfaction for students, teachers, and parents. Book a meeting with us to discuss your school’s unique learning goals and save the date for your 2026-27 creative project!
Quick Summary for Educators What is a school residency with Trickster Theatre? It is aThree day residencies now available!
When you invest in a school residency, you aren’t just looking for entertainment; you’re looking for a transformative experience that justifies your school’s time and resources. You need a program that will captivate your students, inspire your teachers, and create a “once-in-a-childhood” memory that stays with them long after the gear is packed away.
At Trickster Theatre, we provide exactly that. Having worked in hundreds of schools across Alberta, we have perfected a structure that involves every single student. We don’t just put on a show; we enable the creativity of your entire school community and leave a mark that lasts for years. We take full responsibility for the production from start to finish, so you can focus on watching your students shine.
We offer three distinct programs designed to bring high-energy, professional creative learning directly to your gym.
This is the “big event.” Over five days, we transform your school into a professional theatre company.
Funding is available through the AFA Artist and Education Grant. Yearly deadline May 1.
We help schools develop their theme so they can submit the strongest application!
If you missed the AFA funding deadline, contact us! We can still book your residency!
Make the curriculum unforgettable. Our 2-day workshops use movement and physical theatre to help students “act out” complex science concepts.
Help your students find their voice. These workshops focus on the mechanics of storytelling through the lens of physical theatre.
From the heart of the city to the most remote rural communities, we travel to your doorstep. We guarantee 100% satisfaction for your students and staff, as we understand the importance of this investment to your school. We provide the expertise, the equipment, and the energy.
Ready to see your students in a new light?
Whether you’re looking for a full-scale residency or a targeted workshop, we are ready to help you create an experience that will last a lifetime.
Contact us today at 403 288 9393 or email us at admin@trickstertheatre.com
What’s on your mind? Do you have a special project to propose? Do you want us to make a presentation to your staff or school council? Or tell us how we did at your school? Do you want to book or talk about a residency? Reach out.
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