Josh Languedoc
ABOUT
"storytellers have a dual responsibility to: (1) the past—remembering the stories, histories, and lifeways that made our ancestors they peoples they were, and also to (2) the future—to create the social space where these new and imagined worlds can exist, even if only for seconds or moments."
-Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Aanii. My name is Josh Languedoc. I am an Anishinaabe playwright, producer, teacher, and storyteller. I am a second genaration survivor of the Sixties Scoop and am an active member of the theatre and education communities of amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, AB). I believe in the sovereignty of my people and our right to create, share, and hold community in our own way. I seek to support, mentor, and build relationships with anyone interested in exploring the arts. I believe in the power of knowing our roots. We all must strive to know where we come from and honour our ancestral stories.
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On this site you can see all of my current artistic endeavors.
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Miigwetch!
Speaking
With a Bachelors After-Degree in Education from the University of Alberta and experience teaching and educating since 2010, I have a passion for inspiring those younger than me. I have taught drama, playwrighting, and Indigenous culture at almost every age level. I even have experience as a grade-level public school teacher and out-of-school-care educator.
As a published scholar and writer, I will happily come and speak at your event. Scholarly interests include:
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Indigenous creation methodologies.
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Positionality storytelling.
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Sociologocail implications of dramaturgy.
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Indignized education and theatre creation practices.
