A unique retelling of the story of Louis Riel and the Red River Resistance is set to be told this month at the Globe Theatre.
Women of the Fur Trade explores the women surrounding Riel and their impacts on Canadian history.
Yvette Nolan, the director of the play said it’s an angle rarely mentioned when analyzing the history of Riel.
“It challenges the narratives we have been taught or not taught. In a lot of cases, we think we know something about history on this land,” she said.
“We are discovering in the last few years that what we have been taught is not necessarily inclusive or conclusive.”
The Globe Theatre is still completing renovations, but they are eager to share a story related to the history of the prairies.
“There is themes around home and what is you nation, and our relationship with the land. They are global issues right now,” said Heather Ervin, the director of engagement at the Globe Theatre.
Leading up to the premiere, Nolan said they have been receiving positive responses from preview audiences. It’s something she hopes continues moving forward.
“Audiences we have had so far have been loud in a good way. It’s not just entertainment, it’s a winter antidote,” she said.
Women of the Fur Trade was written by Frances Koncan.
The Globe Theatre’s production of Women of the Fur Trade is set to begin Feb. 7.
