Land Acknowledgement
The staff and board of Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre celebrate the spirit of Ta-tawâw, that there is room here, for all peoples and their stories. We understand that not only do we live and work on Treaty Six lands – the traditional territories of First Nations and Métis peoples – but that we are also in a sacred relationship with the land and the people of this area known as Amiskwacîwâskahikan (ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ), colonially known as Edmonton. We aim to live in accordance with the original intent of the Treaties, building trust and protection in our circle of relations.
OUR VALUES
Creativity
Workshop West honours and celebrates creativity and its power to enrich and transform our lives. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences driven by excellence for all who participate in the life of our company. We honour innovators who lead by taking bold risks to generate new and exciting possibilities for our future.
Collaboration
Workshop West believes that innovation comes at the intersection of diverse perspectives. We believe that our power and potential is fully realized when we come together in dialogue in all our glorious difference. We strive to be a space for people to develop their understanding of themselves and others, joining together to develop and celebrate Canadian voices.
Community
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the work of our organization on and off stage. We are committed to authentically and meaningfully reflecting the stories, ideas, concerns, aspirations, and dreams of the communities we serve. We take responsibility for how we contribute socially, economically, and educationally to our community and we hold ourselves accountable to them.
Workshop West is committed to anti-racism and continuing to examine what must be done to create equity in this broken world.
The 35//50 initiative invites the professional theatre in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton) to build a more inclusive theatre community that reflects our city’s changing demographics and to address historical and systemic inequities. Find out more about the action Workshop West has prioritized in support of this initiative.