Land and Water Acknowledgement

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet recognizes that we gather, teach, create, and perform on Treaty 1 Territory. We acknowledge the traditional lands and presence of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We acknowledge the ongoing harms of colonization, including displacement, exclusion, and suppression experienced by Indigenous Peoples, and recognize that Indigenous Peoples continue to experience these impacts today. As Treaty people, we share a responsibility to understand these histories and ongoing impacts, uphold our treaty responsibilities, listen and learn from Indigenous Peoples and communities, and advance truth and reconciliation through meaningful relationships and action.

We also acknowledge that the water sustaining our community comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory. We recognize that Indigenous communities connected to these lands and waters have experienced disproportionate impacts through the development and use of this resource, and that understanding this history is an important part of reconciliation.

As a dance organization, we recognize and respect the diverse cultural and artistic traditions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, including forms of movement, storytelling, music, and gathering that have been practiced on these lands since time immemorial and continue to thrive today. Through our work, we seek to foster understanding, respect, and connection, and to recognize the Indigenous Peoples who continue to shape, strengthen, and enrich our communities.

Learn more about our work toward truth and reconciliation here.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Statement

At the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB), we are continue to foster an environment that upholds the principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA). As a leading cultural institution in Canada, we believe that our strength and creativity stem from the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our dancers, staff, patrons, donors, and the broader community.