Native land claims explored in
upcoming play

NO XYA (pronounced ‘nuuh gha’) means Our
Footprints, and it is the title of a remarkable play
being sponsored by the CASP Program and the
Theatre Department on the evening of Tuesday,
October 27. The play, a coproduction of Headlines
Theatre and the Gitksan-Wet’suwet’en Tribal
Council, is intended to explain issues surrounding
Native land claims. The production features Native
performers and well-known Vancouver actors, and
uses traditional regalia, dance and musical
instruments. Tribal Council historian Marie Wilson is
accompanying the Headlines troup and, in the
tradition of the Feast Hall, hosts discussions with
guests following each performance.

Performances of NO XYA in the Vancouver area will
coincide with the resumption of the Gitksan-
Wet’suwet’en land claims hearing in B.C. Supreme
Court November 2. The case promises to be an
interesting one, as it is the first time a Canadian
Court is hearing Indian witnesses describe, in their

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Last chance for noon production

lf you missed the first performance Abelard and
Heloise, you are not too late to catch the second on
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:30 in the Studio Theatre
(R104). To quote from their release:

“Abelard and Heloise is the true story of two star-
crossed lovers, who lived in the 12th century.
Abelard is the most famous philosopher of his day,
gifted in poetry and writing; Heloise is his brightest
pupil, lover, and then wife. Their happiness is short-
lived, and terminates in a painfully-enforced
separation. After a ten-year silence, Heloise initiates
a correspondence which ressurects a burning love
which has never died. The play is based on the
actual letters written between Abelard and Heioise.
They tell a tale of pain and joy, suffering and
sacrifice, and, ultimately, of undying love.”

Tickets are $3 students, $4 other and are available
at the door.

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