A Full Day of Indigenous Art
Bring your students to see Th’owxiya: The Hungry Feast Dish at the National Arts Centre. Next, visit the nearby National Gallery of Canada for an interactive tour and artmaking activity, both specially designed to complement the themes of the play.
Photo: Courtesy of Emily Cooper and Adrienne Assinewai
This special activity is only offered to groups who have reserved a 10:00 a.m. student matinee of Th’owxiya at the NAC on the dates below.
Grades
1 to 6
Dates
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. SOLD OUT
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. SOLD OUT
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. SOLD OUT
Schedule
10:00 a.m.
Watch Th’owxiya at the NAC.
11:10 a.m.
Walk or drive to the National Gallery of Canada (the walk takes about 15–20 minutes).
11:45 a.m.
Eat your lunch at the Gallery (please bring a packed lunch from home).
12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Participate in an interactive Gallery tour and a hands-on artmaking session. The tour will focus on Indigenous art and storytelling.
1:50 p.m.
Travel back to school.
Language
The play at the NAC is in English (with potential references to Indigenous languages). Your experience at the National Gallery can take place in either English or French.
Book Now
Step 1
Student matinee at the National Arts Centre
Book your visit to the National Arts Centre.
Cost
$9 per student (HST included)
Photo: Courtesy of doublespace
Step 2
Guided tour and artmaking session at the Gallery
Email your NAC invoice to [email protected] to book your National Gallery of Canada experience.
Cost
$4 per student (plus tax)