Land Acknowledgement

Throughout history, classical ballet has embraced colonial practices and views that have made this art form inaccessible, elitist and at times, unrelatable. Ballet Bodies YYC acknowledges the colonial history of ballet and seeks to challenge and change widely accepted harmful practices. 

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, Ballet Bodies YYC honours and acknowledges that we are live and dance on the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy, made up of the Siksika (Seeg-see-kah), Piikani (Bee-gun-nee), Amskaapipiikani (Om-Skaa-bee-bee-Gun-nee) and Kainai (G-ai-nah) First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi (ee-YETH’-kah nah-COH’-dah WHISK’-ah-tah-bay) First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki (Chin-ick-ee), Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The city of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak (Oti-pe-mes-se-wa) Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6). We acknowledge all Indigenous people who have made Calgary their home.