Wisdom Across Generations: A Conversation with Elders at Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Dates: 7/5/2026
📍 Theatre: Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
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A conversation exploring the wisdom inherited across generations and the connections that shape communities, featuring Elders Elizabeth Stevens from Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Reta Sands, Language Specialist from Bkejwanong, Shirley Horn from Missanabie Cree First Nation, and retired Inuk nurse Minnie Akparook. The dialogue examines Indigenous multi-generational practices and how listening to the past can guide toward a more grounded future.
Cast and Creative Team for Wisdom Across Generations: A Conversation with Elders at Lazaridis Hall, Tom Patterson Theatre
Cast
Paul Gross
Ensemble
Tom McCamus
Ensemble
Jonathan Goad
Ensemble
David W. Keeley
Ensemble
Susan Coyne
Ensemble
Bob Martin
Ensemble
Mark McKinney
Ensemble
Chris Abraham
Ensemble
Starr Domingue
Ensemble
Adam Gopnik
Ensemble
Heather Bambrick
Ensemble
Greg Alcock
Ensemble
Tim Buckley
Ensemble
Jason Sermonia
Ensemble
Lindsay Forde
Ensemble
Stephanie Graham
Ensemble
Zita Cobb
Ensemble
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Ensemble
Eric Fillion
Ensemble
Melvin Gibbs
Ensemble
Garvia Bailey
Ensemble
Donna Feore
Ensemble
Nahlah Ayed
Ensemble
Laurette Dubé
Ensemble
Paul Yachnin
Ensemble
Elizabeth Stevens
Ensemble
Reta Sands
Ensemble
Shirley Horn
Ensemble
Minnie Akparook
Ensemble
Antoni Cimolino
Ensemble
Geraint Wyn Davies
Ensemble
David Collins
Ensemble
Creative Team
Chris Abraham
Director
Donna Feore
Director
Susan Coyne
Writer
Bob Martin
Writer
Mark McKinney
Writer
Lindsay Forde
Design Coordinator
Stephanie Graham
Choreographer
Antoni Cimolino
Artistic Director
Adam Gopnik
Writer
Graham Abbey
Host
Chris Wiegand
Moderator.
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