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David Bouchard: Métis — Stories, Flutes and more…

Ages: Ages 7 and up (Grades: 2 and up) 
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David Bouchard smiling, with a couch and lamp in the background

Storytelling at Its Best

Gifted storyteller and award-winning author, David Bouchard shares his Métis heritage through inspiring stories and touching flute music. David weaves history and traditions into engaging and vivid tales that provide a path for children to better understand Indigenous beliefs and culture. A small piece of Reconciliation and a beautiful expression of First Nation spirituality, history and culture, this show is sure to enrich and delight everyone. Watch the video below.

Finaliste de prix littéraires, auteur et conteur fabuleux, David Bouchard partage son propre héritage Métis en racontant des histoires fascinantes et en y ajoutant une dimension musicale à l’aide de sa flûte. David tisse histoire et traditions et crée des contes vivants et engagés qui permettent aux enfants de mieux apprécier les croyances et culture indigènes. Ce spectacle enrichira et fera le plaisir de tous en offrant une part de Réconciliation et une merveilleuse interprétation de la spiritualité, de l’histoire et de la culture des Premières Nations.

Performer: David Bouchard

Country: BC, Canada

Genre: Storytelling

Show length: 45 minutes

Ages: Ages 7 and up (Grades: 2 and up)

Curriculum Connections:

  • Arts Education: Storytelling, music, traditional and contemporary Indigenous arts and arts-making processes
  • English/French Language Arts: Literature, story, poetry, recognize First Peoples stories (including oral and written narratives), songs, and art, as ways to share knowledge, beliefs and values
  • Social Studies: Cultural studies, cultural perspectives, diversity and inclusion

Venue: Waterfront Theatre
1412 Cartwright St
Vancouver, BC

Ways to Watch

IN PERSON

Watch a live performance at the venue.

TICKET INFORMATION

FOR SCHOOLS:

  • Festival 1 Show Pass: $11+GST/ticket
  • Festival 2 Show Pass: $20+GST/ticket

FOR THE PUBLIC:

  • 1 Show Day Pass: $12.50 per child/senior; $22.00 per adult +S/C and GST
  • Festival 4‑Pack: (4 tickets to 1 show) $62.00 +S/C and GST

Accessibility Information

Accessibility:

Accessibility advisory:
- This show may have loud/sounds or noises or repetitive noises.

Show times & Tickets

In person

Wednesday, May 31  Additional show info In person 
12:30 – 1:15 PM en Français  Get tickets 
Thursday, June 1  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:15 AM en Français  Q&A Get tickets 
12:30 – 1:15 PM en Français  Get tickets 
Friday, June 2  Additional show info In person 
10:30 – 11:15 AM  Get tickets 

Show highlights

Rave Reviews

They laughed, they cried, they got to their feet and applauded when David Bouchard came to an end.

Moncton Times & Transcript 

He had everyone in the palm of his hand. When the children left that day, Dave Bouchard was all they could talk about.

Pemberton Valley News 

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